SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62


In Memory

of

Stephen Joseph Perez

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Lance Corporal 
Stephen Joseph Perez, who died April 13, 2006, at the age of 22 
while serving his country in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Stephen was a 2002 graduate of Saint Anthony 
Catholic High School and attended Saint Mary's University; he 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2003, and he was a 
member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division; and
	WHEREAS, A highly trained and respected Marine, Stephen 
earned numerous decorations and citations during his service, 
including the Purple Heart, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the National 
Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the 
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, 2nd Award; and
	WHEREAS, Stephen will be remembered for his sense of humor 
and his ringing laughter, and he enriched the lives of all who 
knew him; he was a loving, kind-hearted young man whose loyalty, 
generosity, and dauntless spirit will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted son, brother, and grandson, Stephen 
leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his 
family and numerous friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Stephen Joseph Perez:  his 
mother, Diana Perez; his father, Conrado Perez, Jr.; his brother, 
Kenneth Perez; and his grandfathers, Conrado Perez, Sr., and 
Antonio Pena; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of profound sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Lance Corporal Stephen Joseph Perez.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate