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                                                                S.C.R. No. 38 




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize General Tommy Ray Franks, combatant commander of the 
United States Central Command, for his outstanding contributions to 
his country; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Midland, Texas, Tommy Franks earned a 
bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1971 
and a master's degree from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania 
in 1985; and
	WHEREAS, He entered the United States Army at the age of 20, 
and he rose through the ranks to the position of general; he has 
served with distinction in numerous assignments, and his service 
has included such locations as Vietnam, Korea, Europe, and the 
Iraqi desert during Desert Storm; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected military leader, General Franks 
has earned numerous commendations, including four Legion of Merit 
medals, three Bronze Stars with V device, an Air Medal with V 
device, and an Army Commendation Medal with V device; and
	WHEREAS, In 2000, General Franks assumed the position of 
combatant commander for the United States Central Command at 
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida; in this role, he oversees 
postwar Afghanistan and coordinates military operations in 23 other 
nations, stretching from the Horn of Africa into Central Asia; and
	WHEREAS, A patriotic American whose leadership has been 
invaluable to our country, General Franks has earned the respect of 
people around the globe for his exemplary military service, his 
courage, and his tenacity, and he is a treasured citizen and source 
of great pride to Texans across the state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend General Tommy Ray Franks for his outstanding service 
on behalf of our country and extend sincere appreciation to him and 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him 
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.

                                                                              





______________________________    ______________________________
President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 38 was adopted by the Senate 
on April 2, 2003.




______________________________ 
   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 38 was adopted by the House 
on April 10, 2003.




______________________________ 
   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



______________________________ 
          Governor