SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1038


In Memory

of

Zachary A. Kolda

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Marine Corporal
Zachary A. Kolda, who died December 1, 2004, at the age of 23, 
while serving his nation in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Zachary Kolda grew up in Corpus Christi and 
graduated from Richard King High School in 2000; a Marine 
reservist stationed at Camp Mabry, he was a student at
The University of Texas at Austin majoring in international 
business; he married Arleen Canales, his high school sweetheart, 
on April 6, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, In August, 2004, Zachary was deployed to Iraq as a 
member of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine 
Division, Marine Forces Reserve; a commander in one of the large 
gun vehicles patrolling the Sunni Triangle, he lost his life in 
Anbar province during enemy action; and
	WHEREAS, Zachary will be fondly remembered as a 
compassionate and inquisitive young man who loved to draw, could 
make others laugh, and always lived his life with gusto; he firmly
believed in helping others, and he was deeply proud of his 
military service in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Zachary Kolda was a devoted husband and son, 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 Zachary A. Kolda:  his wife, Arleen Canales Kolda;
his parents, Patrick and Paula Kolda; and his other beloved 
relatives and friends; 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 
Zachary Kolda.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate