79R12137 JNC-D

By:  Solis                                                        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.