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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 907
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Sergeant Armando J. Ybarra for his courageous military 
service to his country; and
	WHEREAS, Armando Ybarra enlisted in the United States 
Marine Corps in 1973 and saw service in Vietnam in 1975; and
	WHEREAS, Some years later, Sergeant Ybarra was stationed at 
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines; 
in May of 1983, his unit was deployed to Beirut, Lebanon, to 
provide peacekeeping support in the conflict between the Moslems 
and Christians; and
	WHEREAS, The American soldiers, along with the French and 
Italian armed forces, initially provided a measure of stability 
to the country; and
	WHEREAS, After diplomatic efforts failed to bring the two 
sides to a permanent peaceful accord, the Marines became the 
target of anti-American feelings; on October 23, 1983, the 
building that housed the Marines was destroyed by a terrorist 
driven truck laden with compressed gas-enhanced explosives; and
	WHEREAS, Due to the explosion and collapse of the building, 
220 Marines tragically lost their lives; Sergeant Ybarra was 
critically injured in the explosion, and he was awarded the 
Purple Heart; and
	WHEREAS, Due to the severity of his injuries, Sergeant 
Ybarra's military career was cut short, and he retired in 1985 
after 12 years of loyal service; and

	WHEREAS, To honor the brave Marines who gave their lives in 
the service of their country, Sergeant Ybarra will attend the 
Beirut Memorial Service at Camp Lejeune on October 23, 2003, 
exactly 20 years after the tragedy occurred; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Ybarra proudly and courageously served 
his country, and he indeed deserves legislative recognition for 
the many sacrifices he and his family have made for our nation; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Sergeant Armando J. Ybarra 
and extend to him heartfelt gratitude for his outstanding service 
on behalf of his country; 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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 19, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate