SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 577

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize retired Army specialist and Vietnam veteran
Clarence Sasser on the occasion of Clarence Sasser Day on
April 3, 2005, at the spring convention of the American Legion's 
9th District in Angleton; and
	WHEREAS, Clarence Sasser was serving in Vietnam as a 
medical aidman with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry,
9th Infantry Division, when the company came under heavy enemy 
fire while on a reconnaissance mission; within the first few 
minutes, there were over 30 casualties; and
	WHEREAS, Without hesitation, Sasser ran through heavy 
gunfire to assist the wounded; he was hit by fragments of an 
exploding rocket, but he refused medical attention and continued 
to aid the casualties; and
	WHEREAS, He sustained two additional wounds, immobilizing 
his legs, but he dragged himself through the mud to save his best 
friend, a fellow Texan, and he continued to rescue others and 
treat their wounds until they were evacuated; of the 120 men in 
his company, only 20 walked away unscathed; and
	WHEREAS, Heroes are those persons who inspire us with their 
courage and resolve in the face of danger; they are often 
ordinary persons who rise far beyond the ordinary; only the 
bravest of our nation's heroes are awarded its highest military 
honor, the Medal of Honor, which Specialist Sasser received in 
March, 1969; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser's 
extraordinary heroism is in keeping with the highest traditions 
of our nation's military service, and he has brought great honor 
to himself and his country through his self-sacrifice, his valor, 
and his courage under fire; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Clarence Sasser for his 
extraordinary bravery and his exemplary service to his country; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Jackson




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



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate