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                                                                  H.R. No. 84 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Specialist Thomas Gabriel Cantu has performed 
valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States Army; and
	WHEREAS, A 2003 graduate of Alice High School, Specialist 
Cantu enlisted in the armed forces a few months after receiving his 
diploma; he is based at Fort Stewart, near Savannah, Georgia; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist Cantu was deployed to Iraq on January 5, 
2005, and during his year-long tour of duty in that country, he 
handled assignments relating to security and police patrols; 
notwithstanding the hazardous nature of his work, he approached his 
mission with the utmost dedication and professionalism; and
	WHEREAS, This courageous young Texan is the son of Humberto 
and Margarita Cantu, the brother of Chelsea Cantu and Humberto 
Cantu, Jr., and the grandson of Sara Cantu and Frances Martinez; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to Specialist Cantu 
and to all the country's military personnel, for they are called on 
in wartime to bear the heaviest of burdens and to render sacrifice 
that is truly beyond measure; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unwavering devotion to duty, honor, and 
this nation, Specialist Cantu embodies the highest ideals of the 
United States armed forces, and it is indeed a privilege to 
recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Specialist Thomas 
Gabriel Cantu for his service in Iraq and extend to him deepest 
appreciation for his steadfast efforts; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Specialist Cantu as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                             Gonzalez Toureilles

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 84 was adopted by the House on April 
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House