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78R13920 JNC-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 1016



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. Navy Lieutenant Nathan White embarked from his 
military base in support of our nation's campaign to liberate Iraqi 
citizens from repression; he was killed in action when the fighter 
jet he was piloting was shot down over Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, A loving husband and father of three, this brave 
soldier graduated with honors from Brigham Young University and 
served on a two-year missionary trip to Japan before joining the 
United States Navy; his natural leadership ability and intelligence 
led him to Officer Candidate School in Florida, where he graduated 
second in his class; and
	WHEREAS, Lieutenant White was a gentleman who lived life to 
the fullest and treasured the strong Mormon faith that sustained 
him on and off the battlefield; he died April 2, 2003, for the hopes 
and dreams of men and women in his country and so that men and women 
in a faraway 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 Nathan White, a true hero; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Nathan White and extend 
deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Akiko; 
to his children, Courtney, Austin, and Zachary; to his father and 
stepmother, Dennis and Sherry White; to his mother and stepfather, 
Arja and Gordon Warren; to his sisters and brothers; to his 
grandparents; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lieutenant 
Nathan White.