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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 510
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In Memory |
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of |
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Russell P. Borea |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Sergeant First Class Russell P. Borea, |
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who died January 19, 2007, at the age of 38 while serving his |
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country in Iraq; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Borea was a member of the 2nd Battalion, |
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7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry |
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Division, based at Fort Bliss; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Borea was known for his calm nature and |
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soft-spoken, gentle demeanor; he was also known for his resolute |
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will and exemplary service as a soldier; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Borea demonstrated unwavering resolve |
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and courage in the performance of his duties during combat |
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operations in Mosul; he was killed when a makeshift bomb exploded |
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near his Humvee; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he was beloved by |
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his family and friends, and he will long be remembered for his |
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generous spirit and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the |
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bereaved family of Sergeant First Class Russell P. Borea; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy |
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from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Sergeant First Class Russell P. Borea. |
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Deuell |
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Van de Putte |
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Dewhurst, President of the 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 19, 2007, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |