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                                                                  H.R. No. 324



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss 
of U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Clint Newman of Pleasanton, who 
died in Afghanistan in February 2006, at the age of 26; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the 321st Civil Affairs Unit, Staff 
Sergeant Newman was mortally wounded while serving his second tour 
of duty in Afghanistan, where his unit was helping to rebuild 
schools; and
	WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Newman attended Pleasanton High 
School and was active in the Eagle Band, varsity football team, and 
National Honor Society; he enlisted in the Army shortly after his 
1997 graduation, serving his country in Bosnia and Germany before 
joining the Reserves and enrolling in The University of Texas at San 
Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted son and good friend was a source of 
strength and inspiration to many at home and in Afghanistan, where 
he provided comfort to his fellow soldiers, beside whom he stood 
courageously in the face of danger; and
	WHEREAS, He was bold and unwavering in carrying out his 
duties, and he received recognition for his efforts, including the 
title of Soldier of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Our state and our nation are fortunate to have men 
and women whose love for their country inspires them to military 
service, yet the tragic death of this exemplary soldier is a 
sobering reminder of the cost of war; Staff Sergeant Newman will be 
deeply missed, but the memory of his valor and generosity of spirit 
will live on in the hearts of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Clint Newman and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his mother and stepfather, Debbie and Bill Agnew; to his 
father and stepmother, Fred and Debra Newman; to his brothers, Ty 
and Roby; 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 
Reserve Staff Sergeant Clint Newman.

                                                             Gonzalez Toureilles


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 324 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 10, 2006.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House