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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The friends and family of Army National Guard |
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Sergeant Tomas Garces suffered an immeasurable loss with the death |
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of this valiant young man on September 6, 2004, at the age of 19; and |
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WHEREAS, A former student at Weslaco High School, Sergeant |
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Garces was a champion wrestler who was known for his strength; he |
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enjoyed playing the bass guitar for his church congregation and |
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hoped to one day record gospel music; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Garces was serving his second tour of duty |
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in Iraq at the time of his death, and, despite the dangerous nature |
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of his mission, he remained devoted to serving his country; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed |
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forces, Tomas Garces 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 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 Army National Guard |
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Sergeant Tomas Garces and extend deepest sympathy to all those who |
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mourn his passing; 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 Army |
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National Guard Sergeant Tomas Garces. |