81R23149 CBE-D

By: Fletcher H.R. No. 1273

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Specialist Blake Allen Fletcher of Tomball has rendered valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States Army, and it is a pleasure to honor him while he is home in Texas on leave; and

WHEREAS, The son of State Representative Allen Fletcher and Penny Fletcher, Blake Fletcher entered the army in April 2007, and following more than a year of training, including air assault school, he deployed to Forward Operating Base Garry Owen, Iraq; he is assigned to the 988th Military Police Company, 2-7 Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood and is scheduled to complete his deployment in August 2009; and

WHEREAS, Specialist Fletcher hopes to build on his military experience to pursue a career in law enforcement, fulfilling a long-held dream to follow in his father's footsteps; he began working toward this goal as a member of ROTC in high school, and he was recognized by the Tomball chapter of the VFW with the Top Gun medal for marksmanship; in addition, he is interested in attending airborne school and receiving training to work with canines; and

WHEREAS, An outdoor enthusiast, Specialist Fletcher enjoys riding four-wheelers, hunting, and fishing, and in one hunting trip alone, shot a turkey, a deer, and a bobcat; moreover, he has been riding motorcycles since the age of 10; and

WHEREAS, Through his bravery, professionalism, and devotion to duty, Specialist Fletcher embodies the highest ideals of the United States Army, and he is indeed deserving of his fellow citizens' deep respect and appreciation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Specialist Blake Allen Fletcher for his exemplary service to his country and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Specialist Fletcher as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.