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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Ryan |
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Patrick Green of Conroe suffered an immeasurable loss with the |
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death of this beloved young man on March 18, 2007, at the age of 24; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, |
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2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Sergeant Green died |
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from injuries sustained on the battlefield in Baghdad, Iraq; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Caney Creek High School, Sergeant |
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Green was known for his warm, ever-present smile, his contagious |
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enthusiasm, and his devotion to his faith, which he enjoyed sharing |
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with fellow members of the Flood Zone youth group at The Ark Family |
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Church; as a student, he was active in the Panthers football team |
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and choir, where he played an integral role in developing a new |
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musical program; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Green was moved to defend his country after |
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the events of September 11, 2001; he enlisted soon after earning his |
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diploma, and during his time in the military, he served a tour in |
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Afghanistan before his deployment to Iraq; notwithstanding the |
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hazardous nature of his work, he approached his mission with the |
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utmost dedication and professionalism, and his courageous service |
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and leadership earned him the Purple Heart; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed |
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forces, Ryan Green 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 U.S. Army Sergeant |
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Ryan Patrick Green 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 United |
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States Army Sergeant Ryan Patrick Green. |
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Creighton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1508 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 4, 2007. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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