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H.C.R. No. 27
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, After 40 years of exemplary service, Jerry McFadden
of Lamar County retired as a member of the United States Navy in
July 2005; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Paris High School, this noteworthy
Texan served in the Vietnam War and subsequently maintained an
active career in the navy as a reservist; during his career, he
regularly participated in military readiness exercises overseas
and assumed active duty assignments during Operation Desert Storm
and the Kosovo-Serbia uprising; he retired as a master chief petty
officer, the highest enlisted rank in the navy; and
WHEREAS, For 33 years, MCPO McFadden also distinguished
himself as an educator for the Paris Independent School District;
as a seventh and eighth grade teacher at Travis Junior High School,
he brought his dedication and wide range of experience into the
classroom and encouraged his students to work hard and pursue civic
service; before retiring in 2003, he taught history and vocational
courses and inspired his students to raise more than $10,000 for a
Korean orphanage in an outreach project; and
WHEREAS, Jerry McFadden's years of selfless service and
leadership in behalf of his country and the young people of Lamar
County are truly outstanding, and he may reflect with pride on a
career well spent as he begins the next chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby commend Jerry McFadden for his
exceptional service to this nation and the Lone Star State and
extend to him sincere best wishes for a happy and fulfilling
retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for MCPO McFadden as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 27 was adopted by the House on July
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 27 was adopted by the Senate on July
18, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor