H.R. No. 58 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In times of combat, soldiers like U.S. Army Private 
Alan Babin come to the fore and inspire us with their acts of 
heroism and personal fortitude; and
	WHEREAS, Private Babin has demonstrated exemplary courage 
and loyalty through his outstanding service in our nation's armed 
forces; in an act of altruistic bravery, this dedicated medic of the 
82nd Airborne put his own life in jeopardy coming to the aid of a 
wounded soldier; and
	WHEREAS, Critically wounded by enemy fire, Private Babin is 
currently recovering from his injuries and has been justly awarded 
the Bronze Star with valor and the Purple Heart; through his 
unhesitating selflessness and his unfaltering devotion to duty, 
honor, and his country, U.S. Army Private Alan Babin embodies the 
highest ideals of the armed service; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe an immeasurable debt to this brave 
soldier and all our military personnel who have loyally served 
throughout this country's history and whose efforts and sacrifice 
in this nation's behalf are deserving of their fellow citizens' 
deepest gratitude; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor U.S. Army Private 
Alan Babin for heroic bravery displayed during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom and extend to him sincere gratitude for his efforts and best 
wishes for a speedy recovery; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Private Babin as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Gattis

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 58 was adopted by the House on August 
13, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House