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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Robert M. Bricker, Jr., of Liberty exhibited heroism |
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and extraordinary courage while participating in aerial combat |
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during World War II, and his distinguished service has been honored |
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with the Distinguished Flying Cross from the United States Air |
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Force, which was awarded to this brave airman on January 27, 2007; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, First Lieutenant Robert M. Bricker, Jr., received |
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this honor for performing his duties as a navigator in a B-24 |
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Liberator heavy bomber in July 1944; his exemplary knowledge and |
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outstanding airmanship were integral to the success and the |
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survival of his crew in over 250 hours of combat flying, involving |
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50 missions over enemy-occupied Europe; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating outstanding proficiency and |
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unwavering devotion to duty, Lieutenant Bricker was responsible for |
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multiple tasks during his missions; in addition to acting as |
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navigator, he was charged with administering first aid to his crew |
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during combat; he was also a first-aid instructor and taught |
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courses in magnetism as a basis for understanding aircraft |
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instruments; and |
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WHEREAS, This brave Texan previously received a number of |
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official commendations for his service during World War II, |
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including the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters, four Bronze |
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Battle Stars, and the Distinguished Unit Badge; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe an incalculable debt to the nation's |
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military personnel, who have served valiantly throughout this |
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country's history and whose efforts and sacrifice have insured both |
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our safety and our freedom; Robert Bricker's illustrious service |
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during World War II was in keeping with the highest standards of the |
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United States Armed Forces, and he is most deserving of this |
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prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Robert M. Bricker, Jr., for his |
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receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross and extend sincere thanks |
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to him for serving his country during World War II; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Bricker as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |