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H.C.R. No. 15
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the loss of U.S. Army Corporal William M. Amundson, Jr., of The
Woodlands, who died in Afghanistan on October 19, 2004, at the age
of 21; and
WHEREAS, Tragically killed in the performance of his duties
during his third mission as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom,
Corporal Amundson was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, at Fort Benning in Georgia; in addition to the numerous
commendations he earned while serving his country, he was
posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the
Meritorious Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, This courageous Texan joined the U.S. Army shortly
after his 2001 graduation from Oak Ridge High School, where he was a
member of the ROTC and earned a reputation for being one of the
fastest rifle spinners in the program; and
WHEREAS, A young man of strong faith, Bill Amundson also
possessed a luminous smile, an easygoing nature, and an unfailing
ability to make people laugh that endeared him to his family and to
a host of friends, and his thoughtfulness and concern for others
touched many hearts; and
WHEREAS, For his selfless efforts and immeasurable
sacrifice, Americans owe a debt to Corporal Amundson that can never
be repaid; his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and this
country embodied the highest ideals of the United States Army, and
the blessing of his life will be forever treasured by those who were
privileged to share in the warmth of his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay special tribute to the life of Corporal William M.
Amundson, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his mother, Michele Sanderson; to his father, William
Amundson, Sr.; and to all those who mourn the passing of this young
soldier; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Corporal William M. Amundson, Jr.
Eissler
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 15 was adopted by the House on
February 3, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 15 was adopted by the Senate on
February 7, 2005, by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor