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79R19847 JNC-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 232



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist 
Michael Greg Karr, Jr., suffered an immeasurable loss with the 
death of this brave young soldier in Iraq on March 31, 2004, at the 
age of 23; and
	WHEREAS, Inspired to join the army by the events of September 
11, 2001, Michael Karr enlisted in June 2002 and was deployed for 
Operation Iraqi Freedom in September of the following year; working 
as a medic with Company B, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st 
Infantry Division, he was killed in action while on patrol 
northwest of Habbaniyah; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist Karr attended South Garland High School, 
where he excelled in both academics and athletics and was a member 
of the National Honor Society, Academic Decathlon Team, football 
team, and swim team, which he served as captain; after graduating in 
the top of his class, this talented young man went on to pursue his 
higher education at The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, His warm and ever-present smile, his easygoing 
nature, and his zest for life endeared him to countless friends, and 
his thoughtfulness and concern for others touched many hearts; and
	WHEREAS, Notwithstanding the hardships that he faced in a war 
zone, Specialist Karr performed his work with pride and 
professionalism, his steadfast commitment to his mission made all 
the more firm by a strongly felt desire to help the Iraqi people; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to duty, honor, 
and this country, Michael Karr embodied the highest ideals of the 
armed services, 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 honor the life of Michael Greg Karr, Jr., and extend deepest 
sympathy to his family: to his parents, Kim Sine and Greg and Jill 
Karr; to his sisters, Erin Sine and Michele Karr; to his maternal 
grandparents, Lewis and Dean Dunson; to his paternal grandparents, 
JoAnn Smith and Jim and Glenny Karr; and to all those who mourn the 
loss of this beloved young man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory 
of Michael Greg Karr, Jr.