SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Hospital Corpsman Julie Zachariah of the United States Navy for her exemplary service to the nation in a time of war; and

WHEREAS, Hospital Corpsman Zachariah served three tours of duty in Iraq; on her first tour, she served aboard the USNS Comfort, treating wounded coalition forces and enemy prisoners of war; and

WHEREAS, Her second tour of duty took her to Camp Taqaddum, near Baghdad, which was regularly hit by bombs and missiles; her third tour was in Fallujah, one of the most active centers of the insurgency in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, The courageous men and women who have served as combat medics and hospital corpsmen in the armed forces of our nation during times of war have set a lasting standard for others to follow; their selfless devotion, strength, and compassion have left an indelible mark on the world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Hospital Corpsman Julie Zachariah for her service to her nation and extend to her best wishes for success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 11, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate