H.R. No. 1870

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Aviation electronics technician Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Wayne Sacia of Wimberley has served his country with distinction as a member of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Petty Officer Sacia joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Wimberley High School in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Supporting our naval air forces, aviation electronics technicians are an integral and vital part of the navy; Petty Officer Sacia served in Virginia Beach with Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-106, "The Gladiators," and he also served with distinction aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as part of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-103, "The Fighting Jolly Rogers"; and

WHEREAS, Petty Officer Sacia will return in July 2009 from a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and coming home to the Lone Star State after a prolonged period away is cause for celebration and joy in the heart of any native Texan; and

WHEREAS, In answering his nation's call to duty, Petty Officer Sacia has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and bravery that is most deserving of his fellow citizens' deepest respect and gratitude, and it is truly a privilege to welcome him home; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Wayne Sacia for his outstanding service to his country and commemorate his return to the great State of Texas; and, be it further

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

Christian

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1870 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House