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78R10422 JNC-D

By:  Harper-Brown                                               H.C.R. No. 164



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Throughout the history of this nation, in times of 
great peril, men and women of the United States military have 
marched bravely into battle to defend our precious liberties; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer David S. Williams embarked 
from Fort Hood in support of our nation's campaign to liberate Iraqi 
citizens from repression; a member of the 1st Cavalry Division, he 
was taken captive as a prisoner of war after the Apache helicopter 
he was aboard came under fire and went down in Karbala, Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, A husband and father of two, Chief Warrant Officer 
Williams is a native of Virginia and a graduate of Great Bridge High 
School who has served with distinction in the U.S. Army for 12 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Unflinching bravery and a resolute commitment to 
fulfill his oath to serve, regardless of the personal consequence, 
have been demonstrated by Chief Warrant Officer Williams on a 
desolate and foreign battlefield; this valorous American is now 
held captive by enemies of all nations who cherish individual 
freedom, unbiased judgment, and human dignity; and
	WHEREAS, It is the fervent hope of all Texans that the day of 
liberation comes swiftly for this brave soldier and that he finds 
comfort, during the darkness of his captivity, in knowing that 
citizens throughout this state and nation hold him in their 
thoughts and prayers; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby pay tribute to Chief Warrant Officer David S. Williams for 
his courageous actions and extend to the members of his family 
heartfelt best wishes for his safe and expeditious return.