79S31071 JNC-D

By:  Uresti                                                       H.R. No. 410



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt 
at the loss of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Stephen Joseph Perez of 
San Antonio, who died in Iraq on April 13, 2006, at the age of 22; 
and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Regimental Combat Team 5, 1st 
Battalion, 1st Marines, B Company, Lance Corporal Perez was 
mortally injured while working to keep the peace in a foreign land; 
and
	WHEREAS, Despite the dangerous nature of his assignment, this 
brave Texan took great pride in his work and was committed to 
fulfilling his mission to the very best of his ability; courageous 
and steadfast, he earned a host of accolades, including the 
National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the 
Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Purple Heart; and
	WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Perez was a beloved son and brother 
who was known for his fun-loving spirit and contagious laughter; 
after graduating from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 2002, he 
attended St. Mary's University, and then joined the U.S. Marine 
Corps in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have young men 
and women whose love of country leads them to military duty, and 
time can never diminish the profound debt that Americans owe to 
Stephen Perez for the service he undertook and the sacrifice he 
rendered; and
	WHEREAS, The thoughts and prayers of many go out to the family 
of this young man; he was a soldier of honor and valor, and those who 
knew and cherished him will forever carry him close in their hearts; 
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 
Stephen Joseph Perez and extend deepest sympathy to the members of 
his family: to his mother, Diana Perez; to his father, Conrado 
Perez, Jr.; to his brother, Kenneth Perez, and his wife, Misty; to 
his nephew, Nikolas Perez; to his maternal grandfather, Antonio 
Pena; to his paternal grandfather, Conrado Perez, Sr.; 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. Marine 
Lance Corporal Stephen Joseph Perez.