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H.R. No. 187
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The lives of U.S. soldiers in Iraq are made brighter
by the immense care and concern of dedicated people in communities
across the country, and one such individual is Rosie Moncrief of
Fort Worth, who made immeasurable contributions to the well-being
of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor
Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team of the Texas Army National
Guard; and
WHEREAS, With thoughtfulness and compassion, this esteemed
Texan encouraged and supported the members of the platoon; the
arrival of her care packages and letters was always a joyous event,
but her regular correspondence through e-mails became a vital part
of their days; responding to specific requests and concerns, she
developed personal relationships with each of them; indeed it was
not long before they began calling her "Mom" while they were known
to her affectionately as the "Hooligan Platoon"; and
WHEREAS, The experience of war calls on the courage of
civilians and soldiers alike as each sustains the other through
burdens great and small, and in Mrs. Moncrief's willingness to
reach out and the soldiers' warm reception, they made a deep
connection that time does not diminish; a true display of
patriotism, Mrs. Moncrief's actions will long be remembered by
every individual whose life she touched; and
WHEREAS, Throughout history women have been an integral part
of wartime endeavors, whether as soldiers themselves, nurses,
factory workers, or citizen advocates offering an unexpected source
of friendship, and in her generous and heartfelt support of the
members of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, Rosie Moncrief has
earned a place in this most respected legacy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Rosie Moncrief for
her outstanding efforts to bring comfort and cheer to members of the
"Hooligan Platoon" during their service in Iraq and extend to her
sincere best wishes for much happiness and success in the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Rosie Moncrief as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Veasey
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 187 was adopted by the House on May 4,
2006, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House