79S11102 JNC-D
By: Eissler H.R. No. 346
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Hoby
F. Bradfield, Jr., of The Woodlands suffered an immeasurable loss
with the death of this beloved young man on July 9, 2005, at the age
of 22; and
WHEREAS, A member of the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Specialist Bradfield was killed while serving his second
tour of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Notwithstanding the hardships that he faced in a war
zone, this brave soldier performed his work with pride and
professionalism, and his concern for the well-being of others was
truly commendable; and
WHEREAS, Our state and our nation are fortunate to have young
men and women whose love for their country inspires them to military
service, yet the tragic death of this exemplary young American is a
sobering reminder of the cost of war; we owe a profound debt to our
nation's servicemen and servicewomen, whose valiant efforts and
enormous sacrifices are deserving of their fellow citizens' deepest
respect and gratitude; and
WHEREAS, Beloved husband, son, and brother, Hoby Bradfield
will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers,
but his heroism will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
U.S. Army Specialist Hoby F. Bradfield and extend sincere sympathy
to the members of his family: to his wife, Crystin Bradfield; to his
father and stepmother, Hoby Bradfield, Sr., and Elizabeth Buck
Bradfield; to his mother, Diane Sterling; to his siblings, Jared
Bradfield, Chris Orr, Brandon Buck, and Jessica Buck; to his
grandparents, Aaron and Mary Sikes; and to his other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Army
Specialist Hoby F. Bradfield, Jr.