SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77


In Memory

of

Rick Salas, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Private First Class Rick Salas, Jr., who 
died March 7, 2006, at the age of 22, while serving his country in 
Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Born October 19, 1983, Rick Salas graduated from 
Graham High School and was active in a Boy Scout troop in Graham; 
in 1999, he joined the Job Corps, where he became a leader after 
12 months; and
	WHEREAS, Rick enlisted in the United States Army in
January of 2005 and was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion,
37th Armored Regiment, based in Friedberg, Germany; and
	WHEREAS, Rick sacrificed his life serving his country, and 
his devotion to duty and selfless service exemplify his resolve 
and patriotism; and
	WHEREAS, Rick was a devoted husband and father whose 
loyalty, compassion for others, and love of life were truly 
inspirational; he leaves behind memories that will be cherished 
forever by his family and many 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 Private First Class
Rick Salas, Jr.:  his wife, April; his son, Jarrod; his daughter, 
Jordon; his father, Ric Salas, Sr.; his mother, Brenda Robertson; 
his brothers, Roger, Daniel, and Randy Salas; his sister,
Melissa Gutierrez; and his grandparents, Francis Salas and 
Eliseo Salas, Sr., and Carrol and Eunice Robertson; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Rick Salas, 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