H.R. No. 1929



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Filomeno Escobar has served his nation with pride 
and distinction for more than 25 years and his exemplary record of 
military service is indeed deserving of special legislative 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Born August 11, 1925, in Starr County, Mr. Escobar 
entered the United States Navy in 1943 and retired from military 
service in September 1969; he served in World War II, the Korean 
War, and the Vietnam War aboard several carriers, including the USS 
Yorktown, USS Oriskany, and the USS Enterprise; and
	WHEREAS, Citizens of the United States owe an incalculable 
debt to the nation's military personnel, who have served valiantly 
throughout this country's history and whose efforts and sacrifice 
have secured the liberties of countless Americans over many 
generations; Filomeno Escobar exemplifies the traits of courage, 
honor, integrity, and discipline that are the highest ideals of our 
nation's armed forces, and he has earned the respect and admiration 
of his colleagues and the gratitude of his fellow Texans; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Filomeno Escobar for his military service 
and his contribution to the freedom and democracy of our great 
nation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Escobar as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1929 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House