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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in |
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recognizing Master Sergeant Richard Ruffert on the occasion of |
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Wounded Warrior Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Ruffert is a retired disabled combat |
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veteran who served his country with distinction for over 22 years |
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in the United States Army; and |
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WHEREAS, He is now a peer mentor for other veterans, both |
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statewide and nationwide, and he is working on a master of |
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divinity degree at Texas Christian University; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Indiana, Richard enlisted in the army |
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in 1982 and went on to serve in leadership positions from squad |
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leader to first sergeant throughout the United States and |
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overseas; his service around the world included postings in Saudi |
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Arabia, Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Afghanistan; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly decorated soldier, Sergeant Ruffert |
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received numerous awards for his outstanding service, including |
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the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star, which he was awarded |
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twice; and |
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WHEREAS, Wounded Warrior Day at the State Capitol is an |
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opportunity to pay tribute to Sergeant Ruffert for the valor and |
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dedication to duty he exhibited while serving his country and to |
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extend to him deepest gratitude for his steadfast patriotism; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Master Sergeant Richard Ruffert on |
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his outstanding service in the United States Army and on his many |
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sacrifices on behalf of his nation; 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 esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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Rodriguez |
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 24, 2011. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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Member, Texas Senate |