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79S20257 JNC-D



By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 79 







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The year 2005 marks the 40th anniversary of the 

death of U.S. Air Force Colonel James Lewis, a courageous Texan who 

was killed while serving his country in Vietnam; and

	WHEREAS, Colonel Lewis was flying a mission out of Bien Hoa 

Air Base in South Vietnam in April 1965 when the Canberra B-57 he 

piloted was shot down over Laos; for many years his status was 

listed as missing in action; in 1997, the remains of his plane were 

uncovered, and in 2005, the identity of this valiant soldier was 

finally confirmed; and

	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his wife, Barbara, and children, 

David, Donna, and Diana, Colonel Lewis was widely regarded with 

fond affection for his cheerful and openhearted nature; in addition 

to pursuing an air force career, he also loved to play the trombone 

and was earning a degree in music at North Texas State University, 

where he established an ROTC program; and

	WHEREAS, Americans owe an immeasurable debt to their military 

personnel, whose brave and steadfast efforts have long secured this 

nation's treasured freedom; through his unfaltering dedication to 

duty, honor, and his country, Colonel James Lewis embodied the 

highest ideals of the United States armed forces, and the State of 

Texas and the nation mourn the loss of a hero who made the ultimate 

sacrifice in his country's behalf and whose life was a blessing to 

all who were privileged to share his love and friendship; now, 

therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 

U.S. Air Force Colonel James Lewis; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 

of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Air 

Force Colonel James Lewis.