79S10626 JNC-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 305



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Richard A. Turner bravely served this state and 
nation as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, 
and his recent receipt of the Bronze Star on July 3, 2005, on the eve 
of the 4th of July, is a fitting acknowledgement of his remarkable 
heroism; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Brady, Mr. Turner left the 
comfort of his home to serve in the Army and became a vital member of 
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, in 
Vietnam; on February 10, 1967, while participating in an ambush 
patrol near Bau Bang, this courageous soldier helped to halt a 
fierce counterattack on his squad; and
	WHEREAS, Assigned a task normally given a sergeant, 
Specialist Turner secured an ambush location and helped to pin down 
the enemy in a surprise attack; placing himself directly in harm's 
way, he then moved to his squad leader's location under heavy enemy 
fire, secured a radio and called for artillery support, directed 
reinforcements to the ambush location, and later assisted the squad 
in the evacuation of the site; though he was seriously injured in 
the battle, he demonstrated exceptional valor on that day that will 
not be forgotten by those who were privileged to serve by his side; 
and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe an immeasurable debt to Mr. Turner and 
to all the members of the U.S. Armed Forces, for they have been 
called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and they have 
served with unsurpassed bravery in defense of this nation and the 
cause of freedom; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
serving this country, Mr. Turner embodies the highest ideals of the 
United States Army, and his efforts and sacrifice in this nation's 
behalf indeed merit his fellow citizens' deepest respect and 
gratitude; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Richard A. Turner for 
his heroic service in Vietnam and congratulate him on his 
well-deserved receipt of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Turner as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.