H.R. No. 827R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, El Paso resident Jose I. Quintana served his nation with distinction as a member of the United States Army, and his meritorious service truly deserves special recognition; and WHEREAS, A native of Durango, Colorado, Mr. Quintana entered the U.S. Army in May 1949; more than 20 years later, in May 1970, he received an honorable discharge with the rank of master sergeant; during his years of military service he received training in supply and maintenance, personnel and administration, administrative supervision, and military enlisted advising; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his military career, Mr. Quintana participated in operations in Korea, Japan, France, Panama, Colombia, and Vietnam; his stateside service included assignments at Fort Eustis, Virginia; Fort Hood; Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and Fort Bliss; and WHEREAS, Mr. Quintana received numerous accolades for his honorable service; in addition to receiving the Army Commendation Medal with five loops and various service medals, he earned the Bronze Star and the Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star; and WHEREAS, This exemplary citizen has demonstrated a strong sense of duty that reflects a deep commitment to his country and to his fellow citizens, and his outstanding service will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to Jose I. Quintana for the contributions he has made to his country and extend to him best wishes for future success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Quintana as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Chavez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 827 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House