79S31947 JNC-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 733



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Guillermo "Willie" Serrano is deserving of highest 
commendation for his exceptional service to his state and nation 
during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, This Southwest Texas native answered his country's 
call in the dark and uncertain days of World War II by enlisting in 
the United States Army at the age of 17; and
	WHEREAS, A member of B Company, 44th Engineers Regiment, 
Combat Rifleman Serrano displayed uncommon valor while fighting in 
the Battle of the Bulge and was wounded in action in December 1944; 
captured by German troops, he went on to spend nearly four months in 
Stalag V-6, where he experienced the horrors of living as a prisoner 
of war before being liberated by British soldiers in April 1945; and
	WHEREAS, The generation of Americans that fought during World 
War II preserved this nation's freedom for decades to come, and 
Willie Serrano is an inspirational example of the bravery and 
dedication to duty that were required to assure victory in that 
conflict; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Guillermo "Willie" 
Serrano for his service to his country and extend to him best wishes 
for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Serrano as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.