79S30610 CBE-D

By:  Veasey                                                       H.R. No. 188



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 Shirley Pippin of 
Dallas, 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 "Gram" 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 Ms. Pippin'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, 
Ms. Pippin'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, Shirley Pippin 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 Shirley Pippin  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 Shirley Pippin as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.