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                                                                  H.R. No. 1616



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Retired Brigadier General David L. Hill of San 
Antonio has received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic 
action during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, General Hill received this prestigious award for the 
exceptional bravery he demonstrated on October 25, 1942, when he 
led nine P-40 Warhawks of the 23rd Fighter Group as escort for 12 
B-24 bombers in a raid against the Japanese in Hong Kong; suffering 
with malaria, he successfully guided his squadron in driving off 
the enemy, while suffering little damage; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Korea on July 13, 1915, Tex Hill moved with 
his family to San Antonio in 1921; he attended military schools as a 
young man, and graduated from the San Antonio Academy in 1928 and 
the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1934; he also 
attended Texas A&M University and Austin College, and subsequently 
decided to pursue a career in military aviation; and
	WHEREAS, Beginning his career as a pilot for the U.S. Navy 
during World War II, General Hill soon joined the American 
Volunteer Group, the original Flying Tigers, a group initially 
charged with defending the Burma Road from the threat of Japanese 
aircraft; after the group was deactivated in July 1942, this 
notable airman became a major in command of the 75th Fighter 
Squadron, part of the 23rd Fighter Group, leading one difficult 
mission after another, including raids on China, Hong Kong, and 
Formosa; he left active duty in 1946, then was soon thereafter 
appointed the youngest one-star general in the Texas National 
Guard; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Tex Hill still exhibits the same 
characteristics that established him as a leading fighter pilot; a 
tall Texas cowboy, he has a quick wit and optimistic demeanor, and 
he delights his friends and family with detailed stories of days 
past; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to the ideals of patriotism and freedom, 
this esteemed fighter ace ably defended his country during World 
War II, and after many years, he is finally assuming his rightful 
place in the history books; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate retired Brigadier General David L. 
Hill on his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross and commend 
him for his brave and steadfast service in this nation's behalf; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for General Hill as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Hilderbran

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1616 was adopted by the House on May 
18, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House