SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 724

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Oscar David Garza for his courageous and faithful 
military service on behalf of his country; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar was born in Edinburg on March 30, 1947, to 
Angelica and Hector Garza; and
	WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967 
and was stationed at Lackland, Shepperd, Randolph, and Eglin air 
force bases; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Oscar served with the aircraft 
maintenance squadron at the Da Nang Air Force Base in Vietnam 
during the Vietnam War; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar spent 18 years as a member of the
United States Army National Guard; he was assigned to the
149th Aviation Battalion in Austin, where he held several 
different positions, including helicopter mechanic, aviation 
quality control officer, and platoon leader; and
	WHEREAS, For his exemplary service, Oscar received 14 
different medals; notably, he was awarded the Vietnamese Service 
Medal, two Texas Faithful Service Awards, and the United States 
Air Force Commendation Medal; and
	WHEREAS, After a long career in the military, Oscar Garza 
retired as Chief Warrant Officer 2; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar is a source of much pride to his family and 
his community, and he deserves recognition for his outstanding 
service to his country; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Oscar David Garza for his 
dedicated and exemplary service to his nation as a member of
the armed forces and extend best wishes to him 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 Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate