H.R. No. 1010



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Richard Nolen of Terrell 
sustained injuries in combat, and this brave and dedicated soldier 
is most deserving of our highest praise for risking his life in 
service to his country; and
	WHEREAS, While working to keep the peace in Iraq, Lance 
Corporal Nolen, team leader in Company K, was hit by fragments from 
an improvised explosive device, narrowly escaping with his life; 
the heroic efforts of this courageous soldier earned him a Purple 
Heart, bestowed on only those members of the U.S. military who are 
wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy; 
and
	WHEREAS, The son of Kennedy Elementary School principal Judy 
Mackey, this courageous young man is expected to return home this 
spring, which will bring great joy to his family and his new bride, 
Jennifer Nolen; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
this country, Lance Corporal Nolen has embodied the highest ideals 
of the armed forces and earned the lasting respect and gratitude of 
all Americans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Richard Nolen 
for his brave and steadfast service in this nation's behalf and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for a swift and full recovery; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Lance Corporal Nolen as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                Brown of Kaufman

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1010 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House