SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72


In Memory

of

Johnny J. Peralez

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Sergeant Johnny J. Peralez, Jr., who 
died January 5, 2006, at the age of 25, while serving his country 
in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Peralez was serving with the 3rd 
Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas, when he was 
called to a second tour of duty in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Johnny graduated from Falfurrias High School in 
1998, where he played on the tennis team, played alto saxophone 
in the band, and performed in one-act plays; and
	WHEREAS, Johnny enlisted in the United States Army a year 
after his graduation from high school and became a combat medic; he 
served in Germany and Kosovo before becoming part of the first 
contingent of American troops in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001;
and
	WHEREAS, After serving his first tour of duty in Iraq, 
Johnny announced to his family that he had found his calling and 
had decided to make the army his career; and
	WHEREAS, Johnny will be remembered for his appealing sense 
of humor, his genuine concern for others, and his steadfast 
resolve and patriotism; the State of Texas and the nation are 
truly grateful for his service and his sacrifice; and

	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, 
Johnny gave generously to others, and his kindness, loyalty, and 
love of life were an inspiration to all who knew him; 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 Sergeant Johnny J. Peralez, Jr.:
his parents, Virginia Garcia and Johnny J. Peralez, Sr.; his 
sister, Nina Kristine Peralez; his brothers, Romeo Villa and 
Jessie Rene Peralez; and his grandparents, Carmen Arellano,
Pedro Vasquez, and José and Tomasa Peralez; 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 Johnny Peralez, Jr.
                                                                          Duncan




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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