79R13102 BJM-D

By:  Bonnen                                                       H.R. No. 1357



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jimmy Jackson of Angleton has demonstrated 
exceptional patriotism and compassion by personally constructing a 
memorial for the American soldiers killed in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to honoring the memory of those who have 
paid the ultimate sacrifice, Mr. Jackson has placed handmade 
crosses on his fence, one for each fallen soldier; and
	WHEREAS, Today, more than two years after the onset of the 
war, 1,544 crosses may be found on Mr. Jackson's 100-foot-long 
wooden fence; adding to his homage, this devoted American has 
placed small Texas flags next to 147 of the crosses to further honor 
soldiers from the Lone Star State, and he has set up a large metal 
cross to commemorate those killed in Afghanistan and flies the 
flags of the United States armed forces every day; and
	WHEREAS, As citizens of a democracy, it is imperative that we 
honor those who have laid down their lives to protect our ideals of 
freedom, and Mr. Jackson's tribute is not only a comfort to those 
families who have lost their loved ones, but an example to us all; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize Jimmy Jackson for constructing a 
memorial for American soldiers killed in Iraq and commend him for 
his concern for others; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.