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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry on the occasion of the |
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statewide commemoration of Wounded Warrior Day at the State |
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Capitol on January 27, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Wounded Warrior Day is an opportunity for Texans |
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everywhere to be reminded of the valor and dedication to freedom |
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that the members of the United States armed forces have shown on |
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behalf of our country; and |
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WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry was injured in October |
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of 2008 while serving our nation in Afghanistan; a member of 2nd |
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Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, he exhibited courage and |
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dedication while defending our nation's democratic ideals; and |
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WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Petry was wounded while bravely |
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carrying out his duties in service to our country, and he is truly |
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deserving of recognition for his patriotism and his sacrifice; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry on his |
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bravery, his dedication to duty, and his sacrifice in the service |
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of our nation and extend to him sincere gratitude for his |
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dedication to our country and best wishes for all his future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 27, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |