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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 710
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of United States Army |
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Sergeant Ryan Patrick Green of Conroe suffered an immeasurable |
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loss with the death of this beloved young man on March 18, 2007, |
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at the age of 24; and |
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WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, |
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2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Sergeant Green |
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died from injuries sustained on the battlefield in Baghdad, Iraq; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Caney Creek High School, |
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Sergeant Green was known for his warm, ever-present smile, |
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his contagious enthusiasm, and his devotion to his faith, which |
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he enjoyed sharing with fellow members of the Flood Zone youth |
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group at The Ark Family Church; as a student, he was active in |
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the Panthers football team and choir, where he played an integral |
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role in developing a new musical program; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Green was moved to defend his country |
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after the events of September 11, 2001; he enlisted soon after |
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earning his diploma, and during his time in the military, he |
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served a tour in Afghanistan before his deployment to Iraq; |
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notwithstanding the hazardous nature of his work, he approached |
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his mission with the utmost dedication and professionalism, and |
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his courageous service and leadership earned him the Purple Heart; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the |
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United States Armed Forces, Ryan Green inspired others with |
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his fortitude, tenacity, and courage; although his passing |
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leaves a void in the lives of those who were fortunate to know |
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him, they will forever carry memories of this heroic young Texan |
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close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of United States |
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Army Sergeant Ryan Patrick Green and extend deepest sympathy to |
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all those who mourn his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution |
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be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate |
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adjourns this day, it do so in memory of United States Army |
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Sergeant Ryan Patrick Green. |
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Jackson |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Seliger |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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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 April 17, 2007, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |