79R11996 JNC-D

By:  Truitt                                                       H.R. No. 1144



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The members of C Company, 506th Regiment, 101st 
Airborne Division, bravely served this nation during World War II 
and are meeting in North Texas in September 2005 for their 30th 
reunion; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to liberty and to their country, these 
remarkable individuals put their lives on hold during the war to 
answer this nation's call to arms; placing themselves directly in 
harm's way, time and again they endured great, often unimaginable 
burdens and rendered service and sacrifice that is truly beyond 
measure; and
	WHEREAS, While fulfilling their duty overseas, this valorous 
group of paratroopers jumped into Normandy on D-Day and fought for 
32 days before being relieved; as part of Operation Market Garden, 
they then parachuted into Holland, where they fought for nearly two 
months before their commanders realized they had gone "a bridge too 
far"; and
	WHEREAS, Indispensable contributors to the Battle of the 
Bulge, they helped to stop the Germans from taking the important 
crossroads city of Bastogne, and went on to fight across Germany 
until the end of the war; and
	WHEREAS, The men of C Company played a vital role in securing 
final victory for our nation during World War II, and as they join 
together to celebrate their 30th reunion, it is indeed fitting that 
these members of America's Greatest Generation be given the 
legislative recognition that they so richly deserve; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the men of C Company, 506th Regiment, 
101st Airborne Division, for their courageous service during World 
War II and commend them for their valiant efforts in behalf of this 
nation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for these distinguished veterans as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.