H.R. No. 1444



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
honor retired United States Air Force Major General Richard D. 
"Dick" Murray of El Paso for his outstanding contributions to this 
state and nation; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, General Murray is 
a graduate of Baylor University, Squadron Officer School, and Air 
Command and Staff College; while in college, he was a member of the 
Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and with his 1954 
commission he began an outstanding career in the Air Force that 
spanned 31 years; and
	WHEREAS, Initially assigned as base budget officer at Webb 
Air Force Base in Texas, he went on to distinguish himself in posts 
across the globe, including Spain and Vietnam; a former deputy 
director of budget at the Pentagon, General Murray retired in 1985 
as commander of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service; today, this 
esteemed gentleman keeps a busy schedule as president of the 
National Association for Uniformed Services; and
	WHEREAS, Among his many well-deserved accolades, he has been 
awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze 
Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation 
Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Republic 
of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st Class, and Republic of 
Vietnam Air Service Medal Honor Class; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, General Murray has brought 
honor, courage, and commitment to all his endeavors, and his 
significant efforts in behalf of his fellow citizens are truly 
exemplary; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Major General Richard D. "Dick" Murray 
for his admirable record of service in behalf of Texas and the 
United States and extend to him best wishes for continued success 
and fulfillment; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for General Murray as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1444 was adopted by the House on May 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House