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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Staff Sergeant Matthew Cooper, who is serving his |
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country with honor in the United States Army; and |
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WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Matthew Cooper served two tours of |
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duty in Iraq; he was attached to the 25th Infantry Division, 4th |
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Airborne Brigade, at Fort Richardson, Alaska; he is currently |
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stationed in Garland, where he is a recruiter; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Cooper is a fine example of the patriotic |
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Americans who have made personal sacrifices to serve in far-off |
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places, away from their families and friends and the comforts of |
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home, to protect and defend this country's ideals and its |
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commitment to its goals; and |
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WHEREAS, He has demonstrated exceptional courage and |
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resolve during his military missions; this state and our country |
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owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude for his patriotism and his |
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service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Staff Sergeant Matthew Cooper |
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for his loyal service to his country in the United States Army and |
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extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Sergeant Cooper as an expression of highest regard from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Wentworth |
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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 March 2, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |