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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 961
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In Memory |
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Peter John Courcy |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Frisco in mourning the loss of Specialist Peter John |
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Courcy, who died at the age of 22 while serving his country in |
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Afghanistan; and |
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WHEREAS, Born at Fort Hood, Peter John Courcy was a |
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graduate of Frisco High School; he was a member of the hockey and |
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wrestling teams, where he displayed strength of spirit and a |
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quiet authority born of the respect of his teammates; and |
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WHEREAS, Following a stint playing amateur hockey, Peter |
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fulfilled his longtime ambition and joined the United States |
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Army, where he became a member of the 101st Airborne Division; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly trained and esteemed soldier, Specialist |
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Courcy fought bravely on behalf of his country; known for his |
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positive outlook and his calm demeanor, he demonstrated |
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unwavering resolve and selfless courage in the performance of his |
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duties; and |
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WHEREAS, Peter was devoted to his wife, Mara, and his |
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infant son, Anthony, and he leaves behind memories that will be |
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treasured forever by his family and countless friends; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Peter John Courcy; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Peter John Courcy. |
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Deuell |
Huffman |
Van de Putte |
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Gallegos |
Seliger |
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 May 20, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |