78R12554 JNC-D

By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.R. No. 882



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 Private Nolen Ryan Hutchings embarked 
from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in support of our nation's 
campaign to liberate Iraqi citizens from oppression; he was killed 
in action when his unit helped to secure a bridge near Nasiriyah, 
Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Private Hutchings was a young man who took great 
pleasure in seeing others smile and treasured the strong Christian 
faith that sustained him on and off the battlefield; he died March 
23, 2003, for the hopes and dreams of men and women in his country 
and so that men and women in a far away 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 Nolen Ryan Hutchings: 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 honor the life of Nolen Ryan Hutchings and 
extend to his family deepest sympathy: to his mother and 
stepfather, Carolyn and Larry Hutchings; to his father and 
stepmother, Edward Brown and Frankie Brown; to his sisters, Crystal 
Vance and Heather Brown; and to his 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 Private 
Nolen Ryan Hutchings.