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78S41368 JHS-D

By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 294



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Giovanni Bennett of Georgetown has 
returned stateside from Iraq after sustaining injuries on April 4, 
2004, in Kirkuk, northeast of Baghdad, and this brave and dedicated 
soldier is most deserving of our highest praise for risking his life 
in service to his country; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division, 
Sgt. Bennett was injured while searching for a suspected weapons 
cache; seven of his fellow soldiers were injured, one fatally, when 
a car bomb exploded in the vicinity of the American soldiers; and
	WHEREAS, Sgt. Bennett, who was only recently promoted to his 
current rank, demonstrated admirable leadership and courage in the 
aftermath of the explosion; his concern for the safety and welfare 
of the men in his charge was his highest priority, surpassing 
concern for his own personal well-being; and
	WHEREAS, The heroic efforts of this American soldier have 
been recognized by his commanding officer, Lt. Joshua M. Grenard, 
who is expected to recommend Sgt. Bennett for the Bronze Star with 
"V" device for his valorous performance in combat; Sgt. Bennett 
will likely receive the Purple Heart as well; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 
recognize Sgt. Bennett for his unwavering commitment to his country 
and to his comrades in arms; he is an example not only to his fellow 
servicemen and servicewomen, but to the countless Americans who 
support the efforts of our troops; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Sgt. Giovanni 
Bennett for his service in Iraq and extend to him best wishes for a 
swift and complete recovery from his injuries; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sgt. Bennett as an expression of highest regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.