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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Eddie Villa IV of Alice served his country with |
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honor and valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a specialist in |
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the United States Army; and |
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WHEREAS, Eddie Villa joined the army shortly after graduating |
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from Alice High School in 2003; assigned to the A-Company, 2-72 |
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Armor, Second Infantry Division, he was deployed in August 2004 to |
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Iraq, where he was stationed at Camp Habbaniyah in Al Anbar Province |
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for nearly a year; he returned stateside in July 2005; and |
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WHEREAS, The proud uncle of three nephews and one niece, Mr. |
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Villa has enjoyed spending time with his family, including his |
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parents, Eduardo and Janie Villa, since completing his military |
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service; he is working toward earning his college degree and plans |
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to pursue a career as a registered nurse; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to Eddie |
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Villa and to all of the country's military personnel, for they are |
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called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and they |
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render service and sacrifice that are truly beyond measure; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan embodies the highest |
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ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and he holds the respect and |
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admiration of all who know him for his exemplary service in behalf |
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of this nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Eddie Villa IV for his valorous service in |
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Iraq and extend to him sincere best wishes for a bright and |
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rewarding future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Villa as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |