SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 179


In Memory

of

Javier Marin, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of the Rio Grande Valley and Texans across the state in mourning 
the loss of United States Army Sergeant Javier Marin, Jr., who 
died January 24, 2005, at the age of 29, while serving his country 
in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Javier served in Bosnia and was stationed in 
Germany when he was deployed to Iraq almost a year ago; he was 
only weeks away from finishing his second three-year tour in the 
Army when he was tragically killed; and
	WHEREAS, A 1996 graduate of Mission High School, Javier was 
looking forward to civilian life and planned to pursue a career 
in law enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, Javier was proud to serve his country, and he 
leaves a legacy of courage and fidelity that will be remembered 
by all who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, A quiet, reserved man with a ready smile, he was
a devoted son and brother, and his cherished memory will remain 
forever with his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Javier Marin, Jr.,
and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Army Sergeant Javier Marin, Jr.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 21, 2005, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate