SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 559

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
honor Specialist Julio Sanchez for his service to his country in 
Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
	WHEREAS, A 1987 graduate of James Pace High School in 
Brownsville, Julio Sanchez enlisted in the United States Army
in 1988 and was honorably discharged in 1992; he joined the 
United States Army Reserve in 1996; and
	WHEREAS, Julio and his wife, Sandra, were married on 
December 31, 1994; their two sons, Julio Cesar Sanchez and
Cesar Agusto Sanchez, are both very proud of their father; and
	WHEREAS, Julio Sanchez began his career as a police officer 
with the Brownsville Police Department in April of 1999; he was 
called to active duty by the United States Army Reserve on 
February 10, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Assigned to the 370th Transportation Company and 
operating out of Iraq and Kuwait, Specialist Sanchez performed 
the hazardous task of delivering essential supplies to 
forward-stationed troops; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist Sanchez was stationed in Iraq and 
Kuwait from April 20, 2003, until April 7, 2004, and is proud to 
have served his country in the cause of freedom; and
	WHEREAS, This state and nation are grateful for the 
courageous service of Specialist Julio Sanchez and for his safe 
and timely return; his family and friends will forever honor his 
dedication and sacrifice; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Specialist Julio Sanchez for 
his meritorious service to his country; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for him as an expression of gratitude and esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 6, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate