79S20447 JNC-D



By:  Crownover                                                    H.R. No. 140







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist 

Ernest Dallas, Jr., of Denton suffered an immeasurable loss with 

the death of this valiant soldier in Iraq on July 24, 2005, at the 

age of 21; and

	WHEREAS, Known for his protective and loving nature, 

Specialist Dallas was inspired to join the army by the events of 

September 11, 2001; he graduated from Fred Moore High School, where 

his smile endeared him to a host of friends, and his thoughtfulness 

and concern for others touched many hearts; and

	WHEREAS, This courageous Texan was a former member of the 

Denton Police Department's Citizen Youth Academy, and he had hoped 

to one day serve his community as a police officer; and

	WHEREAS, Notwithstanding the hardships that he faced in a war 

zone, Specialist Dallas performed his work with pride and 

professionalism; through his unwavering dedication to duty, honor, 

and this country, Ernest Dallas, Jr., embodied the highest ideals 

of the armed services, and the blessing of his life will be forever 

treasured by those who were privileged to share in the warmth of his 

love and friendship; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 

life of Specialist Ernest Dallas, Jr., and extend deepest sympathy 

to the members of his family: to his mother, Charlene Sauseda, and 

stepfather, Manuel Sauseda; to his father, Ernest Dallas, Sr.; to 

his brother, Robert Dallas; to his fiancee, Precious Bondurant; 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 Ernest Dallas, Jr.