SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 76


In Memory

of

Israel Garza


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Lubbock in mourning the loss of Specialist Israel Garza, who 
died April 4, 2004, at the age of 25, while serving his country in 
Iraq; and

	WHEREAS, Born June 29, 1978, in Lubbock, Israel attended 
Frenship High School; he married Guadalupe Silva on March 31, 2001,
and joined the United States Army on September 27, 2001; he was 
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry 
Division, based at Fort Hood; and

	WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and 
women whose love for their country inspires them to take up 
military service, yet the tragic death of this exemplary young 
man is a sobering reminder of the cost of war; and

	WHEREAS, Israel was a devoted husband, father, son, and 
brother whose loyalty, compassion, 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 Israel Garza; 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 Israel Garza.
                                                                          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