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78R13616 JNC-D

By:  Solis                                                      H.C.R. No. 231



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, In times of great peril throughout the history of 
our nation, men and women of the United States military have gone 
bravely into battle; and
	WHEREAS, U.S. Marine Private First Class Juan Guadalupe 
Garza, Jr., departed from Camp Pendleton, California, in support of 
our nation's campaign to liberate Iraqi citizens from repression; 
he was killed in action by a sniper while guarding the Baghdad 
airport; and
	WHEREAS, Private Garza was a young man who took great 
pleasure in seeing others smile and loved his close-knit family 
above all else; he died April 8, 2003, for the hopes and dreams of 
men and women in his country and so that men and women in a faraway 
country could also hope and dream; and
	WHEREAS, Unflinching bravery and a resolute commitment to 
fulfill his oath to serve, regardless of the personal consequences, 
were demonstrated by this valorous American; the State of Texas and 
the nation now mourn the loss of Juan Garza, Jr.: a soldier for a 
brief period, a hero forever; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Texas Legislature of the State of 
Texas hereby honor the life of Juan Guadalupe Garza, Jr., and extend 
to his family deepest sympathy: to his wife, Casey Garza; to his 
mother, Mary Ann Garza; to his father, Juan Guadalupe Garza, Sr.; to 
his brother and sisters; to his grandparents, Rodrigo and Carmen 
Garza; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory 
of Private Juan Garza, Jr.