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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Joel Jimenez on the occasion of the statewide |
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commemoration of Wounded Warrior Day on January 24, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Wounded Warrior Day is an opportunity for Texans |
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everywhere to be reminded of the valor and dedication to freedom |
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that the members of the United States armed forces have shown on |
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behalf of our country; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez was wounded in June of 1969 while |
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serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam |
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War, and he later returned to his unit to finish his tour of duty; |
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he received numerous commendations for his service, and as |
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commander of his local chapter of Disabled American Veterans, he |
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now works to help other soldiers returning from combat receive |
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the assistance and benefits they deserve; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jimenez was wounded while bravely carrying |
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out his duties in service to our country, and he is truly |
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deserving of recognition for his patriotism and his sacrifice; |
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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 Joel Jimenez for his courage, his |
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dedication to duty, and his sacrifice in the service of our |
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nation and extend to him sincere gratitude for his dedication to |
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our country and best wishes for success in all his future |
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endeavors; 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 high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Deuell |
Jackson |
Van de Putte |
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Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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Harris |
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 31, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |