SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184


In Memory

of

Paul Christopher Alaniz


	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate honors and commemorates the life 
of Marine Captain Paul Christopher "Chris" Alaniz, who died 
January 26, 2005, at the age of 32; and
	WHEREAS, Chris was on his second tour of duty in Iraq and 
was one of two pilots on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter that 
crashed near Ar Rutbah; and 
	WHEREAS, Chris worked as a substitute teacher at
Miller High School in Corpus Christi for two years and entered 
the service in June of 1996; in April, 2004, he was assigned
to the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft 
Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, 
Miramar, California; and
	WHEREAS, Flying was a lifelong dream for Chris, and he was 
proud to serve his country; he was focused, honest, and confident 
and lived by the Marine Corps' code, doing his job with honor and 
respect; a man of courage and deep patriotism, he made the 
ultimate sacrifice for his country; and
	WHEREAS, His service awards include the Global War on 
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism 
Service Medal, three awards of the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, 
the National Defense Service Medal, and a Meritorious Unit 
Commendation; and
	WHEREAS, Chris Alaniz lived his life to the fullest and was 
a devoted husband, father, and son, and he leaves behind memories 
that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Paul Christopher Alaniz:  his wife,
Thelma Alaniz; his 18-month-old daughter, Yvette Alaniz; his 
mother, Maria Cynthia Quiroz; his sister, Yvette Musik; and his 
brothers, Joseph and Mark Pizano; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for 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 Marine Captain Paul Christopher Alaniz.
                                                                        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