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                                                                  H.R. No. 981



R 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 Tiffany, 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, 
Columbia, 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 
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. 981 was adopted by the House on May 1, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House