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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Louis Ojeda of Austin |
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has rendered exemplary service to this country as a member of the |
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U.S. Naval Construction Force, and his retirement on April 1, 2009, |
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offers a fitting opportunity to honor this esteemed Texan; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Ojeda joined the Seabees in December 1974 and |
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served with distinction in Vietnam and Iraq; deployed twice in |
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support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he is also a veteran of |
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Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom; and |
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WHEREAS, During his notable 25-year tenure, Chief Ojeda's |
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duty assignments included the USS Brewton, Naval Mobile Mine |
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Assembly Group 1410, and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 22; |
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from January to October 2006, he worked with the Ninth Naval |
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Construction Regiment and was attached to the First Marine |
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Air/Ground Combat Expeditionary Force; the expeditionary force was |
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recently awarded a Navy Unit Commendation in recognition of its |
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personnel's heroic service in Iraq; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Louis Ojeda has enjoyed the |
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support of his friends and family, including his children, Jackie |
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and Louis Ojeda, Jr.; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Ojeda has exemplified the highest ideals of |
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the United States armed forces throughout his career, and his |
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outstanding efforts in this nation's behalf are deserving of his |
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fellow citizens' deepest respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Louis Ojeda |
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on the occasion of his retirement and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Ojeda as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Bolton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 525 was adopted by the House on March |
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5, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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