80R19053(88) JNC-D
 
  By: Noriega H.R. No. 2280
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
  at the loss of U.S. Army Sergeant Michael T. Robertson of Houston,
  who died while bravely serving his country on October 25, 2005, at
  the age of 28; and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry
  Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Sergeant Robertson
  was mortally wounded when a roadside bomb detonated near his
  Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Samarra, Iraq; and
         WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to our nation's
  servicemen and servicewomen, whose courageous efforts and enormous
  sacrifices are deserving of their fellow citizens' deepest respect
  and gratitude; and
         WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
  forces, Michael T. Robertson inspired others with his fortitude,
  tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives
  of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic
  Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Michael T.
  Robertson and extend deepest sympathy to all those who mourn his
  passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Army
  Sergeant Michael T. Robertson.