H.R. No. 1187



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A group of courageous soldiers has returned 
stateside from Iraq, and these dedicated individuals hold the 
respect and admiration of all who know them for their exemplary 
service to this country; and
	WHEREAS, San Benito honored its own with a reception at the 
Veterans Memorial Academy; family, friends, and local residents 
paid tribute to hometown heroes, who include Sergeant Juanito 
Torres, Jr., Specialist Pilar Vega, Sergeant Lionel Cortez, 
Specialist Armando Armas, Jr., Corporal Amador Nieto, Jr., and 
former U.S. Marine Armando Guerrero; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to these 
soldiers and to all of the country's military personnel, for they 
are called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and they 
render service and sacrifice that is truly beyond measure; and
	WHEREAS, Through their unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, 
and this nation, these valorous young Texans embody the highest 
ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and it is indeed a privilege to 
join in welcoming them home; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the soldiers of San Benito for their 
steadfast service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and extend to them 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Solis

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1187 was adopted by the House on April 
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House