SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96
In Memory
of
Henry Ybarra III
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin and Texans across the state in mourning
the loss of Army Staff Sergeant Henry Ybarra III, who died on
September 11, 2003, at the age of 32 while serving his country
during Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Ybarra was serving with D Troop,
6th Cavalry, near Balad, Iraq, when a tire on his military truck
exploded; he had served in the military for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Ybarra was a true patriot; while bravely
serving his country in a foreign country during a time of extreme
danger, he paid the ultimate price; his devotion and loyalty to
his country are inspiring; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity and courage, Henry Ybarra was a
devoted husband, father, and son, and he leaves behind memories
that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to
the life of Henry Ybarra III and extend sincere condolences to
his bereaved family: his wife, Lilian Ybarra; his daughters,
Alyssa and Gabrielle Ybarra; his son, Henry Ybarra IV; his mother,
Mary Jane Hill; his father, Henry Ybarra, Jr.; his sister,
Evette Ybarra; his brothers, Michael Ramirez and Anthony Ybarra;
his grandfather, Henry Ybarra, Sr.; and his grandmother,
Mary Davis; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Staff Sergeant Henry Ybarra III.
Barrientos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 2, 2003, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate