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                                                                  H.R. No. 804



R E S O L U T I O N
	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 Corporal Jesus Martin "Marty" Antonio 
Medellin of Fort Worth embarked from Camp Pendleton, California, in 
support of our nation's campaign to liberate Iraqi citizens from 
oppression; a member of the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st 
Marine Division, he was killed on April 7, 2003, when his amphibious 
assault vehicle was struck by an enemy artillery round in central 
Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, The beloved son of Freddy and Mary Medellin and 
caring brother to John and Sammy Medellin, this courageous soldier 
was deeply devoted to his family; he graduated from Boswell High 
School in 2000 and is remembered as an exceptional young man who was 
friendly to others and mature beyond his years; 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 Marty Medellin:  a soldier for a 
brief period, a hero forever; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Corporal 
Martin "Marty" Antonio Medellin and extend to his family deepest 
sympathy:  to his parents, Freddy and Mary Medellin; to his 
brothers, John and Sammy Medellin; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Corporal 
Martin Antonio Medellin.

                                                                           Geren


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 804 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 10, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House