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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 817
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens |
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of Fredericksburg in mourning the loss of First Lieutenant |
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Phillip Isaac Neel, who died April 8, 2007, at the age of 27 while |
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serving his country in Iraq; and |
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WHEREAS, Phil Neel was born November 27, 1979; after he |
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graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1998, he enlisted in |
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the United States Army and served as a paratrooper; after his |
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first tour of duty, he enrolled in the United States Military |
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Academy at West Point and graduated in 2005; and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Neel was a member of the 3rd Battalion, |
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8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry |
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Division, based at Fort Hood; and |
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WHEREAS, A quiet, thoughtful young man, Lieutenant Neel |
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will be remembered for his subtle, understated sense of humor and |
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for his concern for others and devotion to his family; and |
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WHEREAS, Phil Neel demonstrated unwavering resolve and |
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selfless courage in the performance of his duties; a highly |
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trained and esteemed soldier, he earned several awards and |
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citations in the course of his service, including the Army Good |
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Conduct Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge, and the Parachute |
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Badge; and |
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WHEREAS, Phil Neel was beloved by his family and friends, |
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and he will long be remembered with affection and admiration by |
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all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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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 Phillip Isaac Neel; and, be 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 Phillip Isaac Neel. |
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| Brimer |
Hinojosa |
Shapleigh |
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| Deuell |
Janek |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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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 23, 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 |