SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 571


In Memory

of

Paul Carroll Holter III


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Marine Corporal
Paul Carroll Holter III, who died January 14, 2005, at the age
of 21, while serving his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

	WHEREAS, Paul Holter was born March 21, 1983, in Yokosuka, 
Japan; he attended Corpus Christi's Flour Bluff High School, 
where he helped lead the school's Navy Junior Reserve Officers' 
Training Corps drill team to four national championships; and

	WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Paul joined 
the United States Marine Corps, following a family tradition of 
military service; he was a proud member of the Artillery Battery S,
2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, based 
in San Diego, California; and

	WHEREAS, His first tour of duty in Iraq was from March 
until July of 2003; he was serving his second tour of duty when he 
lost his life in Ramadi, Iraq, fighting on behalf of his 
country's ideals and commitment to its goals; and

	WHEREAS, A dedicated Marine and an American hero,
Corporal Holter dreamed of pursuing a career in law enforcement 
in Corpus Christi or San Antonio, following his discharge from 
military service; and

	WHEREAS, Paul will be fondly remembered as a man who never 
met a stranger, and his optimism and famous smile will continue 
to inspire all who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Marine Corporal Paul Holter lived his life to the 
fullest and was a devoted son and brother, 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 Marine Corporal Paul Carroll Holter III:  his 
father, Paul Holter II; his mother, Christine "Tina" Holter; his 
sister, Tanya Holter; his grandparents, Paul and Mary Holter and 
Cecelia Kizewski; and his other beloved relatives; 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 Paul Holter III.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 11, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate