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                                                                  H.R. No. 732



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, United States Marine Sergeant Matt Scarborough has 
served his country with distinction in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and 
he is a source of great pride to the Dripping Springs community and 
to the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Scarborough has served three tours of duty 
in Iraq as a member of the Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th 
Marine Regiment; throughout his time overseas, he demonstrated an 
unwavering commitment to his mission and he courageously saved the 
lives of two of his fellow Marines during an insurgent attack, a 
heroic act that earned him the prestigious Bronze Star; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Dripping Springs High School, Sergeant 
Scarborough joined the Marines in 2002; he hopes to pursue higher 
education following his military service; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to 
Sergeant Scarborough 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 
are truly beyond measure; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
this nation, Matt Scarborough embodies the highest ideals of the 
U.S. armed forces, and it is indeed a pleasure to pay tribute to 
this fine young Texan; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor U.S. Marine Sergeant 
Matt Scarborough for his exemplary commitment to his family, his 
state, 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 Sergeant Scarborough as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Rose

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 732 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House