SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join
the citizens of Corpus Christi in welcoming home members of
1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, who
are returning from their deployment in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, The 1st Battalion includes Alpha Company, Bravo
Company, Charlie Company, Charlie Company Detachment, and
Weapons Company; and
WHEREAS, The men of the battalion are patriotic Americans
who have made many personal sacrifices to serve in a foreign
land during a time of extreme danger; and
WHEREAS, They have demonstrated exceptional dedication
and courage fighting on behalf of our country's commitment to
its goals; their devotion to duty and selfless service to their
country are truly inspirational; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas and this nation owe a debt of
gratitude to these brave Marines and sailors who have risked
their lives in support of their country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the valiant men of
1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, for
their loyal service to their country and extend to all a warm,
heartfelt, and Texas-size welcome on their homecoming; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 23, 2005.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Hinojosa
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Armbrister Fraser Seliger
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Averitt Gallegos Shapiro
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Barrientos Harris Shapleigh
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Brimer Jackson Staples
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Carona Janek Van de Putte
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Deuell Lindsay Wentworth
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Duncan Lucio West
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Ellis Madla Whitmire
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Eltife Nelson Williams
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Estes Ogden Zaffirini
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