78R17510 JHS-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   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.