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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Lance Corporal Justin Rokohl for his service to our |
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nation in Afghanistan and for his courage in overcoming severe |
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injuries that has set an enduring example for others to follow; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Rokohl is a 2005 graduate of Orange |
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Grove High School, where he was an active participant in numerous |
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competitive sports; he answered the call to service and joined |
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the United States Marine Corps shortly after his graduation; and |
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WHEREAS, While serving our nation in Afghanistan, Lance |
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Corporal Rokohl was severely injured when an improvised |
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explosive device blew up the vehicle carrying him and three |
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fellow Marines; thrown 90 feet into the air, he suffered multiple |
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injuries, including eight broken vertebrae; and |
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WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Rokohl survived eight hours of |
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emergency surgery, during which doctors amputated both of his |
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legs in order to save his life; refusing to give in to his |
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injuries, he fought back, and within five months was again |
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competing in Texas rodeos as a team roper; and |
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WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Rokohl embodies the valor and |
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dedication to freedom that the members of the United States |
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Marine Corps have shown on behalf of our nation and its |
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democratic ideals, and his bravery and perseverance have set a |
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sterling example for all; 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 Lance Corporal Justin Rokohl on his |
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courage in the face of adversity and extend to him sincere |
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gratitude for his service to our nation and best wishes for |
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continued success in all his future 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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Hinojosa, Uresti |
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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 February 9, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |