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78R15132 JNC-D

By:  Wise                                                       H.C.R. No. 286



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, A courageous young Texan who demonstrated 
unflinching bravery and a resolute commitment to fulfilling his 
oath, regardless of personal consequences, has returned from the 
battlefield; and
	WHEREAS, Marine Corporal Manuel Espinoza, Jr., embarked from 
his military base in support of our nation's campaign to liberate 
Iraqi citizens from repression; this courageous soldier was 
seriously wounded while fighting near the southeastern Iraqi city 
of Nasiriyah; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Espinoza joined the marines shortly after 
graduating from Weslaco High School in 2000 and was stationed at 
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, before being deployed to the Persian 
Gulf; he has now returned to this country, where his wounds will 
heal and scars will fade, but the dedication he demonstrated to his 
homeland will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, The sacrifices made by Corporal Espinoza and his 
fellow soldiers while serving their nation in Iraq have earned the 
heartfelt gratitude of all Americans, who join his parents, Martha 
and Manuel Espinoza, Sr., his sister, Sandra Lara, and the members 
of this body in applauding his safe return; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor Marine Corporal Manuel Espinoza, Jr., for his heroic 
service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and extend to him sincere 
gratitude for his valiant efforts and best wishes for his recovery; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Corporal Espinoza as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.