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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The friends and family of U.S. Marine Sergeant Gary |
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S. Johnston of Windthorst suffered an immeasurable loss with the |
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death of this valiant young man on January 23, 2007, at the age of |
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21; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Johnston was killed while bravely serving |
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his country during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as |
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a radio operator with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine |
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Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force; and |
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WHEREAS, A 2003 graduate of Windthorst High School, Gary |
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Johnston was known for his friendly, laid-back attitude and for his |
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commitment to meeting the demanding goals he set for himself; he |
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excelled at sports and was named to the all-district football team |
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his senior year; following graduation, he joined the Marine Corps |
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and fulfilled a long-held dream to pursue a career in the military; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, He performed his duties with great distinction |
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during his tenure in the Marine Corps, earning promotion to the rank |
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of sergeant as well as the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and a National Defense |
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Service Medal, to name but a few; despite the dangerous nature of |
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his mission, he remained devoted to serving his country and was |
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intensely proud of the role he was playing in the Global War on |
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Terrorism; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed |
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forces, Gary Johnston inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity, |
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and courage; although his passing leaves a void in the lives of |
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those who were fortunate enough to know him, they will forever carry |
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memories of this heroic young Texan close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gary S. Johnston and |
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extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and to his |
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other loved ones; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant |
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Gary Johnston. |