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78R10424 JNC-D

By:  Harper-Brown                                               H.C.R. No. 165



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, U.S. Army Sergeant James Riley embarked from Fort 
Bliss in support of our nation's campaign to liberate Iraqi 
citizens from repression; working with the 507th Maintenance 
Company, he was taken captive after his convoy was ambushed in Iraq; 
and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Riley was born in New Zealand and spent his 
adolescence in Pennsauken, New Jersey, where he graduated from high 
school; a self-taught musician with a passion for science fiction, 
he has served with distinction in the U.S. Army for 13 years; and
	WHEREAS, Unflinching bravery and a resolute commitment to 
fulfill his oath to serve, regardless of the personal consequences, 
have been demonstrated by Sergeant Riley 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 U.S. Army Sergeant James Riley for his 
courageous actions and extend to the members of his family 
heartfelt best wishes for his safe and expeditious return.