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                                                                  H.R. No. 518



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Miguel Valdez III of 
Alice, who has served his country with distinction in Iraq, is a 
source of great pride to all who know him; and
	WHEREAS, Stationed in Fallujah, Lance Corporal Valdez helped 
to train Iraqi forces during his seven-month deployment; throughout 
his time overseas, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his 
mission, and his steadfast courage in the face of danger earned him 
a Purple Heart; and
	WHEREAS, This loving son and brother has been supported in 
all of his endeavors by his family, including his parents, Rachel 
and Antonio Joslin and Miguel and Annie Valdez, his sister, Alicia 
Valdez, and his stepsisters, Erika Garcia, Lorrie Villarreal, and 
Karen Villarreal; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to Lance 
Corporal Valdez and to all of the country's military personnel, for 
they are called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and 
they render service and sacrifice that is truly beyond measure; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
this nation, Miguel Valdez III embodies the highest ideals of the 
U.S. armed forces, and it is indeed a privilege to join in welcoming 
him home; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend U.S. Marine Lance 
Corporal Miguel Valdez III for his exemplary commitment to his 
family, his community, and his nation and extend to him heartfelt 
best wishes for success and happiness in the coming years; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Lance Corporal Valdez as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                             Gonzalez Toureilles

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 518 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House