H.R. No. 2150

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Sergeant First Class Gilbrando Garza of Alice has rendered valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, An alumnus of Alice High School, Sergeant Garza completed his second tour of duty in March 2008; assigned to the First Brigade 5th Division Iraqi Army Transient Team in Diyala Province, he served as an Iraqi Army Military Advisor, with responsibility for training the Iraqi Army to become an independent force in preparation for the coming transition; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Garza is currently based out of Fort Raleigh, Kansas, and he is fortunate to enjoy the loving support of proud parents Elmo and Aurora Garza, who will enjoy having him back in Texas following his transfer to Fort Hood in June; and

WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to the country's servicemen and servicewomen, for they are called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and their service and sacrifice are truly beyond measure; and

WHEREAS, In answering his nation's call to duty, Sergeant Garza has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and bravery, and it is indeed a privilege to welcome him back to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Sergeant First Class Gilbrando Garza for his service in Iraq 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 Sergeant Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Gonzalez Toureilles

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2150 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House