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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of Marine Lance Corporal Luke |
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B. Holler of Bulverde suffered an immeasurable loss with the death |
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of this valiant soldier on November 2, 2006, at the age of 21; and |
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WHEREAS, Assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th |
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Marine Division, Lance Corporal Holler was killed while serving his |
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country in Al Anbar province, Iraq; and |
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WHEREAS, Luke Holler cherished his faith, family, and |
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country; despite the dangerous nature of his mission, he remained |
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devoted to his role in the Global War on Terrorism, and his courage |
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and swift thinking in battle are credited with saving the lives of |
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fellow soldiers; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his honesty and integrity, he strove to go |
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above and beyond in every situation; his enthusiasm, generosity, |
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and selflessness were contagious, and his kind spirit uplifted |
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many; and |
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WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and |
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women whose love for their country inspires them to military |
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service, yet the tragic death of this brave soldier is a sobering |
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reminder of the cost of war; and |
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WHEREAS, Luke Holler exemplified the highest ideals of the |
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U.S. armed forces and inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity, |
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and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives of his |
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loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic young |
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Texan close in their hearts; now, 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 Lance Corporal Luke B. |
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Holler and extend deepest sympathy to his family: to his parents, |
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John and Ruth Holler; to his brother, Joey; to his sisters, Rebekah, |
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Jennifer, and Elizabeth; to his brother-in-law, Chris Upton; to his |
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niece and nephews, Kaitlyn, Timothy, and Benjamin; to his fiancée, |
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Jessica Coker; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be |
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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 Marine |
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Lance Corporal Luke B. Holler. |