80R19053(12) JNC-D
 
  By: Eissler H.R. No. 2289
 
 
 
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 Specialist Hoby F. Bradfield, Jr., of The
  Woodlands, who died while bravely serving his country on July 9,
  2005, at the age of 22; and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
  Cavalry Regiment, Specialist Bradfield was killed while he was
  conducting a dismounted cordon search in Tal Afar, 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, Hoby F. Bradfield, Jr., 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 Specialist Hoby F.
  Bradfield, Jr., 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 Specialist Hoby F. Bradfield, Jr.