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79R11569 MAM-D

By:  Herrero                                                      H.R. No. 946



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, U.S. Army Specialist Juan Ramon Canales, Jr., 
deservedly received the Purple Heart in June 2004 for heroic 
actions and injuries sustained during a hostile enemy attack in 
Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry 
Division, Specialist Canales was deployed to Baghdad in March 2003; 
in addition to the Purple Heart, he has received several 
certificates of achievement for his ability to respond swiftly and 
effectively during difficult and challenging circumstances and for 
staunchly defending the lives of his fellow soldiers; and
	WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1981, in Corpus Christi, Juan 
Canales graduated from West Oso High School in 1999; he enjoys the 
loving support of his wife, Jose Anna Lopez-Canales, and his three 
young children, Alyssa, Jasmine, and Angel; a true patriot, he 
recently reenlisted with the Army to serve his country for another 
six years; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
his fellow servicemen and servicewomen, Specialist Canales 
embodies the highest ideals of this nation's armed forces, and he is 
most worthy of the lasting respect and appreciation of the citizens 
of this state and nation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor U.S. Army Specialist Juan Ramon Canales, 
Jr., for his brave and steadfast service in Iraq and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for a safe and swift return to the Lone Star 
State; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Specialist Canales as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.