H.R. No. 910



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Throughout our nation's proud and storied past, men 
and women of great bravery have answered the call to serve, 
distinguishing themselves as heroes through selfless acts of valor 
and courage; and
	WHEREAS, One such individual is Clarence Sasser of Brazoria 
County, who is being honored by American Legion posts at the 9th 
District Spring Convention on April 3, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, This patriotic Texan was the recipient of our 
nation's highest award, the Medal of Honor, in March of 1969 for his 
service as a medic in Vietnam with Company A, 3rd Battalion; after 
his company was ambushed from three sides, Mr. Sasser ran through a 
rice paddy in a hail of open fire to assist the injured, and despite 
receiving wounds in his shoulder and legs, he managed to drag 
himself through the mud to aid another fallen soldier; ignoring his 
own pain, he led a group of fellow soldiers to safety and tended to 
their wounds while waiting for five hours for evacuation; and
	WHEREAS, Since the war, Mr. Sasser has continued to benefit 
countless individuals as an active participant and leader in 
veterans' affairs; and
	WHEREAS, By selflessly dedicating himself to the well-being 
of his fellow soldiers, Clarence Sasser exemplifies the highest 
ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and he is most deserving of special 
recognition not only now but also by future generations; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to Clarence Sasser for his service 
to his country and extend to him deep appreciation for his 
sacrifices and heroic actions; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Sasser as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Bonnen

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 910 was adopted by the House on March 
30, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House