H.R. No. 2141



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Ira Herrero of Corpus Christi has rendered 
valiant service in the armed forces of this country; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Herrero enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 
September 1990; trained as an electrical mechanical technician, he 
assisted in the deactivation of the intercontinental ballistic 
missile system at Ellsworth Air Force Base; and
	WHEREAS, During his three years of active duty in the air 
force, Sergeant Herrero received the Air Force Commendation Medal, 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and 
National Defense Service Medal; after leaving active duty, he 
served for six years in the inactive ready reserve; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Herrero enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve 
in June 2000, and in December 2002 he was called to active duty; the 
following February, he deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, where he 
assisted in providing base security as a member of the quick 
reaction force and supported the base's mission to provide supplies 
to combat troops; and
	WHEREAS, In April 2003, Sergeant Herrero volunteered for an 
assignment in Iraq that involved taking custody of all equipment 
other than ammunition that was captured south of Baghdad; during 
this time he drove several supply missions, logging more than 2,400 
miles; he also acted as both motor sergeant and assistant squad 
leader for his detachment, which was stationed at LSA Adder on 
Tallil Air Base; and
	WHEREAS, Following his assignment in Iraq, Sergeant Herrero 
returned to his temporary duty station in Kuwait; this time he 
helped to provide force protection at the Kuwait Naval Base, where 
his unit, the 887th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve, was 
in charge of base security; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Herrero and his unit returned to their 
permanent duty station in Sinton, Texas, after completing a year of 
active duty in a combat zone; for his efforts in support of the war 
in Iraq, Sergeant Herrero received two promotions in rank and the 
Army Commendation Medal, a second National Defense Service Medal, 
the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 
Mobilization Device, and three certificates of achievement; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Sergeant Herrero is married to 
Aracelie Herrero, and they are the proud parents of three 
daughters, Sabrina, age eight, Isabella, age seven, and Indira, age 
five; and
	WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to duty, honor, 
and this country, Sergeant Ira Herrero has exemplified the highest 
ideals of the United States armed forces, and his selfless efforts 
in this nation's behalf are deserving of his fellow citizens' 
deepest respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Sergeant Ira Herrero for his steadfast 
courage, commitment, and patriotism and extend to him profound 
appreciation for his exemplary service to this country; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sergeant Herrero as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Herrero

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2141 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House