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                                                                  H.R. No. 44 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at 
the loss of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Hector Perez of Corpus Christi, 
who lost his life in battle at the age of 40; and
	WHEREAS, This courageous soldier embarked from Fort 
Campbell, Kentucky, in support of our nation's campaign to liberate 
Iraqi citizens from oppression; a member of the 101st Airborne 
Division, he was killed in action when his convoy was ambushed near 
Al Hawd; and
	WHEREAS, The beloved husband of Elisa Perez and father of 
three devoted daughters, Staff Sergeant Perez lived life to the 
fullest and treasured his family above all else; he died on July 24, 
2003, for the hopes and dreams of men and women in this country, and 
so that men and women in a faraway country could also hope and 
dream; and
	WHEREAS, Unflinching bravery and a resolute commitment to 
fulfill his oath to serve, regardless of the personal consequences, 
were demonstrated by this valorous American, who gave his life to 
preserve liberty; the State of Texas and the nation now mourn the 
loss of Hector Perez: a soldier for a time, a hero forever; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the life of Hector 
Perez and extend deepest sympathy to his family: to his wife, Elisa 
Perez; to his daughters, Maria, Elisa, and Lily; to his father, 
Esequiel Perez; to his sister, Sandra Perez-Vasquez; and to his 
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Hector 
Perez.

                                                                          Capelo


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 44 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on August 5, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House