S.C.R. No. 26 




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to Petty Officer Third Class Troy Lowell Luce for his 
service to his country and his exemplary and heroic efforts in Iraq; 
and
	WHEREAS, Petty Officer Luce was born in Warsaw, Indiana; he 
graduated from Sharyland High School in Mission in 1990 and earned a 
bachelor's degree in criminal justice from The University of 
Texas--Pan American in 1994; and
	WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Navy seven years 
ago and has been on active duty for five years; he will complete his 
military service in February of 2006; and
	WHEREAS, He serves as a hospital corpsman with the 123rd 
Battalion and has been stationed in Spain and Arizona, at Al Asad 
Airfield, and in Haditha, Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature commends Troy for the courage 
and commitment he has shown by serving his country in a foreign land 
during a time of extreme danger; he is truly an inspiration to the 
citizens of his community and this state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize Troy Lowell Luce as an American hero and extend 
sincere appreciation to him for his service to his country and best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for 
Petty Officer Luce as an expression of high regard from the Texas 
Legislature.






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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the Senate 
on April 6, 2005.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House 
on April 29, 2005.




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor