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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Matthew Clayton Phelps has returned |
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stateside from Iraq, and this brave and dedicated soldier holds the |
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respect and admiration of all who know him for his exemplary service |
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to his country; and |
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WHEREAS, Assigned to E Company, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, |
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1-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, Sergeant Phelps joined |
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the National Guard in January 2001, and notwithstanding the |
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hazardous nature of his work, he has approached his mission with the |
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utmost dedication and professionalism; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to |
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Sergeant Phelps and to all the country's military personnel, for |
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they are called on in wartime to bear the heaviest of burdens and to |
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render sacrifice that is truly beyond measure; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his unwavering devotion to duty, honor, and |
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this nation, Sergeant Phelps embodies the highest ideals of the |
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United States armed forces, and it is indeed appropriate to |
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recognize him and commend him for his service; 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 Sergeant Matthew Clayton Phelps for his |
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courageous service in Iraq and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Sergeant Phelps as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |