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H.R. No. 1587
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 40 years, Sergeant Joe Jesse Huro II has served
as a member of the Texas Army National Guard in Brady, and in
September 2003 he will conclude his distinguished military career;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Huro joined the National Guard in December
1962, and his dedication and commitment to excellence throughout
his tenure have earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow
guardsmen and the citizens of Brady; and
WHEREAS, A vocal supporter of the National Guard, he has
personally recruited more than 100 soldiers for his battalion, many
of whom he continues to serve as a mentor; he has participated in
more than 20 gunnery cycles and was recently nominated for the Order
of St. George Award for contributions to the Armor community; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Huro has held leadership roles with the
Brady Jaycees for 10 years and has served the past 16 years as a
scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America; he is also a devoted
member of St. Patrick Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary Texan has been a full-time employee
of GTE/Verizon since 1978, nearly as long as he has been the driving
force behind the Brady Goat Cook-off, which he established some 22
years ago; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Huro is a man of great integrity and honor
and it is a privilege to recognize this remarkable gentleman for his
outstanding military career and community service at this time;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Sergeant Joe Jesse Huro II for his many
years of dedicated service with the Texas Army National Guard in
Brady and extend best wishes to him on the occasion of his
retirement from military duty; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sergeant Huro as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hilderbran
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1587 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House