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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Vietnam veteran George Robert Ludwig of Mabank |
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distinguished himself through his heroic actions during combat in |
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1965; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ludwig entered the U.S. Army flight school at |
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Fort Rucker, Alabama, in 1963 and was subsequently deployed to Bien |
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Hoa, Vietnam; on June 10, 1965, First Lieutenant Ludwig was flying |
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as an artillery observer with the mission of providing radio relay |
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when he received word that the American compound at Dong Xoai was |
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under assault by the Viet Cong; he was flying the only aircraft in |
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the area and instantly volunteered to act as forward air controller |
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for U.S. fighter bombers en route there; and |
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WHEREAS, For the next five days, this brave airman flew many |
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missions over the besieged compound at considerable risk to |
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himself, skillfully directing airstrikes against the Viet Cong and |
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playing an essential role in successfully driving back the enemy; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ludwig was later recognized for his valor |
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and dedication with the Distinguished Flying Cross, becoming the |
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only Army pilot of the Vietnam War to be recommended for the award |
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by the U.S. Air Force; in addition, he earned 20 Air Medals, |
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including two for valor; and |
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WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Ludwig worked as a |
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pilot for Braniff International Airways for 17 years; he went on to |
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work in the resort industry and to own an oil exploration company |
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before retiring to Cedar Creek Lake; and |
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WHEREAS, George Robert Ludwig's courageous and unwavering |
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commitment to duty during the Vietnam War embodies the highest |
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ideals of the U.S. armed forces and continues to inspire all those |
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who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend George Robert Ludwig for his outstanding |
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service to his country and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ludwig as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Gooden |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2284 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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