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79R2283 JNC-D

By:  Eissler                                                    H.C.R. No. 15 



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.