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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 492

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Robert Bernal for his contributions to the
United States Navy during the pivotal battle for Iwo Jima in the
Pacific theater during World War II; and

	WHEREAS, Strategically situated, the small island of Iwo Jima
stood as one of the last barriers between the United States Navy 
and the Japanese homeland in February 1945; and

	WHEREAS, The expected five-day battle lasted five grueling 
weeks, and seaman Robert Bernal and his crew on the landing craft 
lived on C-rations and K-rations the entire time; from the boat, 
they witnessed the United States flag being raised by a few 
Marines on top of Mount Suribachi; and

	WHEREAS, Sixty years later, Robert Bernal vividly remembers
Iwo Jima; he is proud to have served his country in the historic 
battle; and

	WHEREAS, After World War II, Robert served three years in the
Texas National Guard; he was employed by the Texas State Troopers 
Association for many years, and now serves as a car guard for the 
Texas Senate; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Robert Bernal for his service
to his country and to the state; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 30, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate