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                                                                  H.R. No. 135



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The people of Texas have a long and proud tradition 
of service in the armed forces of the United States, and Joshua 
Benjamin Kelley has sustained that tradition through his valiant 
efforts in the Iraqi campaign; and
	WHEREAS, This courageous soldier fulfilled a longtime 
ambition when he enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately following 
his graduation from Monterrey High School in 1998; based at Fort 
Hood before being deployed to the Middle East, he currently serves 
with the 1st Cavalry Division at Camp War Eagle in Baghdad; and
	WHEREAS, Though Sergeant Kelley's original enlistment ended 
in 2002, the tragic events of September 11, 2001, strengthened his 
resolve and affirmed his commitment to defend his country of birth; 
determined to do his share for the war against terror, he reenlisted 
and requested assignment with the 1st Cavalry Division; and
	WHEREAS, Americans everywhere owe these young men and women 
an immeasurable debt of gratitude for the burdens and sacrifice 
they have assumed, and for their unwavering dedication to those 
rights and ideals that have made this nation, for so many around the 
world, the promised land; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Joshua Benjamin 
Kelley for his service and extend to him profound appreciation for 
his brave and steadfast efforts in this country's behalf; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sergeant Kelley as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Isett

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 135 was adopted by the House on May 
11, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House