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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The friends and family of U.S. Marine Lieutenant |
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Corporal Johnny Ray Strong suffered an immeasurable loss with the |
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death of this valiant soldier on June 12, 2007, at the age of 21; and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Corporal Strong was killed while bravely |
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serving his country during his second tour of duty in Iraq; a native |
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of Temple, he was born on May 24, 1986, to loving parents Steven and |
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Jacqueline Williams Strong; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his joyful, gregarious nature, Lieutenant |
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Corporal Strong enjoyed bowling, putt-putt, shooting pool, |
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listening to music, and playing video games; above all else, he |
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valued time spent with his family; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. Armed |
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Forces, Johnny Strong inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity, |
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and courage; although his passing leaves a void in the lives of |
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those who were fortunate enough to know him, they will forever carry |
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memories of this beloved young man close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Johnny Ray |
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Strong and extend sincere sympathy to his parents, Steven and |
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Jacqueline Williams Strong; to his grandparents, Minerva D. |
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Williams and Elsworth Williams, Jr., Elizabeth Merritt, and Ferrell |
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Jeppesen; to Thomas and Gracie McGlauflin; and to all who mourn his |
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passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Marine |
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Lieutenant Corporal Johnny Ray Strong. |