H.R. No. 2618
 
 
 
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 Russell H. Nahvi of Arlington,
  who died while bravely serving his country on October 19, 2005, at
  the age of 24; and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
  1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Specialist Nahvi
  was one of three soldiers killed when their Humvee was struck by
  enemy fire during patrol operations in Balad, 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, Russell H. Nahvi 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 Russell H.
  Nahvi 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 Russell H. Nahvi.
 
  Patrick
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2618 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 23, 2007.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House