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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, United States Army Private Larry E. Mathis, Jr., has |
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successfully completed advanced individual training for his |
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specialty in field artillery automated tactical data systems at |
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Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Preparation for the specialty that Private Mathis |
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has chosen consists of nine weeks of basic training, followed by |
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seven weeks of advanced individual training; the basic combat |
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training course included study of the army's history, traditions, |
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and core values, as well as physical fitness training and |
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instruction in a number of vital subjects, such as first aid, |
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combat, weapons and marksmanship, map reading and navigation, and |
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field maneuvers and tactics; and |
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WHEREAS, During advanced individual training, Private Mathis |
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received specialized instruction in how to operate advanced field |
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artillery tactical data systems for gun, missile, and rocket |
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systems that are used to support infantry and tank units in combat; |
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he also learned methods for computing target locations and |
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techniques for handling ammunition, as well as procedures for using |
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and maintaining a wide range of equipment; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Larry E. Mathis, Sr., of Waco, Private |
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Mathis is a 2004 graduate of Waco High School; and |
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WHEREAS, This admirable young man has proudly answered his |
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nation's call to duty, and he is indeed deserving of his fellow |
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citizens' deep appreciation for his courage, dedication to service, |
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and patriotism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Private Larry E. Mathis, Jr., on |
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his graduation from the advanced individual training course for his |
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specialty in field artillery automated tactical data systems and |
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commend him on his decision to serve his country as a member of the |
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United States Army; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Private Mathis as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |