79R14197 JNC-D

By:  Martinez                                                     H.R. No. 1409



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, U.S. Army First Sergeant Leonel Garcia, Jr., of 
Mercedes, who has served his country with distinction in Iraq, is a 
source of great pride to all who know him; and
	WHEREAS, A member of Delta Company, 4th Battalion, 5th Air 
Defense, 1st Cavalry Division, Sergeant Garcia was stationed in 
Taji, outside of Baghdad; throughout his time overseas, he 
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his mission in air defense 
artillery and while facing grave danger as a convoy escort; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Garcia joined the U.S. Army nearly two 
decades ago, and since that time he has served our nation's military 
with great courage and dedication; this loving husband, father, and 
son has been supported in all of his endeavors by his wife, Yolanda, 
his daughters, Danielle and Brittany, and his mother, Ofelia; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to 
Sergeant Garcia 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 his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and 
this nation, Leonel Garcia, Jr., embodies the highest ideals of the 
U.S. armed forces, and it is indeed a privilege to join in welcoming 
him home; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Leonel Garcia, Jr., for his exemplary 
commitment to his family, his community, and his nation, and that he 
be extended heartfelt best wishes for success and happiness in the 
coming years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sergeant Garcia as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.