H.R. No. 929



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join 
the citizens of Corpus Christi in welcoming home members of the 1st 
Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, who are 
returning from their deployment in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, The 1st Battalion includes Alpha Company, Bravo 
Company, Charlie Company, Charlie Company Detachment, and Weapons 
Company; and
	WHEREAS, The members of this battalion are patriotic 
Americans who have made many personal sacrifices to serve in a 
foreign land during a time of extreme danger; and
	WHEREAS, They have demonstrated exceptional dedication and 
courage fighting on behalf of our country's commitment to its 
goals; their devotion to duty and selfless service to their country 
are truly inspirational; and
	WHEREAS, The State of Texas and this nation owe a debt of 
gratitude to these brave Marines who have risked their lives in 
support of their country; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the valiant members of the 1st 
Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, for their 
loyal service to their country and extend to all a warm, heartfelt, 
and Texas-size welcome on their homecoming; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the group as an expression of highest regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Luna
                                                                          Seaman
                                                                         Herrero

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 929 was adopted by the House on March 
30, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House