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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 147
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 
recognize the Honorable Sam Johnson, member of the United States 
Congress, on the 30th anniversary of his release as a Prisoner of 
War in Vietnam; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the military for 29 years who retired 
as a colonel, Sam Johnson flew 62 combat missions during the 
Korean War; he also served his country in two tours of duty in the 
Vietnam War, where he helped coordinate the first B-52 strikes 
under General Westmoreland and flew F-4 Phantom combat missions 
with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing in Thailand; and
	WHEREAS, During his 25th combat mission, on April 16, 1966, 
Sam Johnson's plane was shot down over North Vietnam; he suffered 
severe injuries and was captured by the North Vietnamese; 
imprisoned under harsh conditions for nearly seven years, he 
spent 42 months in solitary confinement for refusing to provide 
his captors with information; and
	WHEREAS, Released on February 12, 1973, Sam Johnson 
returned to a hero's welcome, and he was honored by his country 
with numerous awards, including two Purple Hearts; and
	WHEREAS, Sam Johnson served the State of Texas as a member of 
the Texas Legislature from 1985 to 1991, when he was elected to 
represent Texas' Third Congressional District in the United States 
Congress; and
	WHEREAS, A man known for his unwavering principles and his 
deep sense of loyalty to his country, Sam Johnson has rendered 
faithful service to his country as a soldier and as a public


servant; he is truly deserving of legislative recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Sam Johnson for his heroism 
under the most challenging conditions of war and his exemplary 
life of service to his country and pay tribute to him on the day 
on which he celebrates his deliverance from the hands of the 
enemy; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.


       
       Shapiro
       

       
       
       
Armbrister
       Fraser
       Ogden
       
Averitt
       Gallegos
       Ratliff
       
Barrientos
       Harris
       Shapleigh
       
Bivins
       Hinojosa
       Staples
       
Brimer
       Jackson
       Van de Putte
       
Carona
       Janek
       Wentworth
       
Deuell
       Lindsay
       West
       
Duncan
       Lucio
       Whitmire
       
Ellis
       Madla
       Williams
       
Estes
       Nelson
       Zaffirini
       

                                                                              


Dewhurst, President of the Senate




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 18, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate