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78R10425 JNC-D

By:  Harper-Brown                                               H.C.R. No. 166



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 pilot Ronald Young, Jr., 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 Georgia native, Chief Warrant Officer Young 
graduated from Douglas County High School in Douglasville and 
studied mechanical engineering at Southern Polytechnic State 
University before joining the army three years ago; and
	WHEREAS, Unflinching bravery and a resolute commitment to 
fulfill his oath to serve, regardless of the personal consequences, 
have been demonstrated by Chief Warrant Officer Young 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 pilot Ronald Young, Jr., for his 
courageous actions and extend to the members of his family 
heartfelt best wishes for his safe and expeditious return.