78R11577 MW-D

By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.R. No. 736



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Robert Edward Hall of Eastland is celebrating his 
80th birthday, and this special occasion provides an opportunity to 
recognize this gentleman's distinguished service to his country 
during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Sylvester on April 13, 1923, Mr. Hall 
answered his country's call to duty and joined the U.S. Army on 
February 25, 1943; a member of the 18th Corp, 1st Army, 552nd AAA 
Battalion, D Battery, he swiftly earned the rank of Tech 5 and 
received training as a switchboard operator and marksman in 
addition to his coast artillery basic training; and
	WHEREAS, Serving under the prestigious commands of General 
George Patton and General Omar Bradley, Mr. Hall ran communication 
lines for Allied Forces and served in the Battle of Normandy as well 
as the battles of Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central 
Unit; he earned the American Theatre Campaign Medal, the Good 
Conduct Medal, the Eame Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, and 
the WWII Victory Medal; and
	WHEREAS, After valiantly serving his country Mr. Hall was one 
of 5,500 U.S. service personnel who returned home from the war via 
luxury liner, and on December 9, 1945, he was honorably discharged 
at Camp Fannin, Texas; and
	WHEREAS, On January 27, 1947, Mr. Hall married the former 
Frances Laverne Richardson; for the past 56 years they have filled 
each other's lives with many happy times and cherished family 
memories, and their enduring union has been blessed with two 
daughters and five grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS,  Mr. Hall is a courageous Texan whose bravery and 
strong sense of duty reflect a deep commitment to his country and to 
his fellow citizens; his service and sacrifice, which have made the 
world a better place for generations to come, will not be forgotten 
by those for whom he fought; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Edward Hall on the joyous 
occasion of his 80th birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes 
for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.