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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt |
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at the loss of U.S. Army Specialist Geoffrey G. Johnson of Lubbock, |
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who died while serving his country in Iraq on October 12, 2008, at |
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the age of 28; and |
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WHEREAS, A terrain data specialist working in geospatial |
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intelligence, Specialist Johnson was dedicated to his mission and |
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often volunteered to assist with special patrols; his courageous |
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service earned him a number of honors, including the Bronze Star |
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Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, Geoffrey Johnson was born in Provo, Utah, and moved |
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to Lubbock in 1985; he graduated from the South Plains College |
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vocational nursing program before joining the military; devoted to |
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the army, his country, and his family, he adored his children and |
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enjoyed playing games with them and reading to them; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed |
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forces, Specialist Johnson inspired others with his fortitude, |
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tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives |
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of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic |
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Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Army Specialist |
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Geoffrey G. Johnson and extend deepest sympathy to the members of |
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his family: to his wife, Amy; to his children, Kelsi, Parker, Joel, |
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and Brayden; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it |
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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. Army |
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Specialist Geoffrey G. Johnson. |