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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
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WHEREAS, Wounded Warrior Day pays tribute to the |
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courageous Americans who have suffered harm while serving our |
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nation in the military, and this occasion provides a welcome |
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opportunity to honor First Sergeant Ruperto Cruz, Jr., of San |
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Antonio, who made just such a sacrifice during the Vietnam War; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Born in McAllen in 1946, Ruperto Cruz was employed |
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as a migrant worker during his youth, and he joined the United |
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States Army in 1964, just as the conflict in Southeast Asia was |
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escalating; initially a member of the 1st Cavalry Division, he |
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later transferred to the 5th Infantry Division and took part in |
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operations in Vietnam in 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969; and |
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WHEREAS, While on a reconnaissance mission in conjunction |
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with the 3rd Marine Division, this brave soldier was wounded in |
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combat; he eventually was able to return to active duty and spent |
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20 years in the army, retiring at the rank of first sergeant; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cruz moved to San Antonio after concluding his |
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service and began a second career with the United States Postal |
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Service, from which he has since retired; in all his endeavors, |
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he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Gloria, and he is the |
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proud father of two sons, Ruperto Cruz III and Juan Carlos Cruz; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Ruperto Cruz, Jr., served his country with |
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unfailing valor and patriotism, embodying the highest ideals of |
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the United States Armed Forces, and he is indeed deserving of his |
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fellow citizens' utmost respect and appreciation; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the sacrifice and service of First |
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Sergeant Ruperto Cruz, Jr., on the occasion of Wounded Warrior |
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Day and express profound thanks to him in behalf of all Texans; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Sergeant Cruz as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Uresti |
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Harris |
Rodriguez |
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Huffman |
Van de Putte |
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Patrick |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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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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Member, Texas Senate |