H.R. No. 1485



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army First Sergeant 
Joe Garza have sustained a great loss with the death of this 
courageous soldier in the Iraqi campaign; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Garza was killed when the vehicle he was 
riding in was involved in an accident in Baghdad on April 28, 2003;  
before being deployed to the Persian Gulf, he was stationed at Fort 
Stewart in Georgia; and
	WHEREAS, This respected Texan attended Robstown High School, 
where he enjoyed long-distance running; he received his diploma in 
1978; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe an immeasurable debt to their military 
personnel, who have served valiantly throughout this country's 
history and whose efforts and sacrifice in their nation's behalf 
are deserving of their fellow citizens' deepest gratitude; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
his country, Sergeant Garza embodied the highest ideals of the 
armed service, and the blessing of his life will be forever 
cherished by those who were privileged to share his love and 
friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of U.S. Army 
First Sergeant Joe Garza and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, 
Mary Garza; to his children, Joe, Jr., John, and Myra; and to his 
other relatives and 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 Sergeant 
Joe Garza.

                                                                          Capelo


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1485 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House