80R9899 SKA-D
 
  By: Riddle H.R. No. 1002
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The men and women of the National Guard and the
  United States Air Force, Army, and Navy Reserves have played an
  increasingly vital role in safeguarding the interests of our nation
  in recent years; whether working to make America safer at home,
  fighting the global war on terror, or helping citizens recover from
  natural disasters, they serve this nation with great courage,
  dedication, and devotion to duty; and
         WHEREAS, One such individual is Cristobal Pedro Flores, a
  dedicated member of the U.S. Army Reserve, who is deserving of our
  highest praise for his exemplary service in behalf of this country;
  and
         WHEREAS, A resident of Austin, Cristobal Flores serves as a
  trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety in his civilian
  life; and
         WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to
  Trooper Flores and to all of the country's military personnel, for
  they are called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and
  they render service and sacrifice that is truly beyond measure; and
         WHEREAS, Trooper Flores embodies the highest ideals of the
  U.S. armed forces, and his steadfast service has earned him the
  sincere appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Trooper Cristobal Pedro Flores for his
  service to his country and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Trooper Flores as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.