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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 444
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Private First Class Michael Fletcher of Pasadena for |
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his service to his country in the United States Army and for his |
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outstanding efforts in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and |
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WHEREAS, Private First Class Michael Fletcher was severely |
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injured in Baghdad in January of this year in Iraq; he was riding |
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in a Stryker vehicle when a grenade was thrown into it, landing by |
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his foot; although all eight infantrymen survived with injuries, |
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Michael's injuries were the most serious; and |
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WHEREAS, After emergency surgery in Iraq and |
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reconstructive surgery in Germany, he was flown to San Antonio |
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for rehabilitative treatment; he is at home in Pasadena with his |
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family as he continues his recovery; and |
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WHEREAS, Michael was born in Pasadena on August 21, 1984; |
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he graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 2002; he studied |
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automobile mechanics at San Jacinto Community College and worked |
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for Rhodes Automotive and PMA Mastertech before joining the Army |
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in 2004; he was deployed to Iraq in June of 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Private First Class Fletcher is a courageous |
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patriot, and the State of Texas and the nation are eternally |
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grateful for his service and his sacrifice; and |
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WHEREAS, He has demonstrated exceptional perseverance and |
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bravery during his military missions and during his valorous |
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recovery from his injuries, and he is truly an inspiration to the |
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citizens of his community and the State of Texas; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend Private First Class Michael Fletcher |
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for his exemplary service to his country and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for his recovery; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 12, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |