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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Private First Class Gilbert Segura of Alice has |
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rendered valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States |
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Army; and |
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WHEREAS, An alumnus of Alice High School, Private Segura |
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joined the U.S. Army shortly after he graduated in 2007; while he |
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was stationed in Scania, Iraq, he served as a gunner; he completed |
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his first tour of duty and returned home to Alice on February 16, |
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2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This dedicated soldier enjoys the love and support |
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of his relatives, Andy and Juanita Chavarria, Andres Chavarria III, |
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Jessica Chavarria, and Monica Chavarria, and his many friends; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to this country's |
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servicemen and servicewomen, for they are called on to bear great, |
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often unimaginable, burdens, and their service and sacrifice are |
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truly beyond measure; and |
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WHEREAS, In answering his nation's call to duty, Private |
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Segura has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and bravery, and |
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it is indeed a privilege to welcome him back to the Lone Star State; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Private First Class Gilbert Segura for his |
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courageous service to his country 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 Private Segura as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Gonzalez Toureilles |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1331 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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