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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1126
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In Memory |
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of |
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John Edward Andrade, Sr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Private First Class John Edward Andrade, |
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Sr., who died August 7, 2010, at the age of 19; and |
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WHEREAS, John Andrade was bravely serving his country with |
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the United States Army in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when he made the |
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ultimate sacrifice; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to our |
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nation's servicemen and servicewomen, whose courageous efforts |
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and enormous sacrifices are deserving of their fellow citizens' |
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deepest respect and admiration; and |
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WHEREAS, John was an exemplary serviceman, and his valor |
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and devotion to duty exemplified his steadfast resolve and |
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patriotism; and |
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WHEREAS, John Andrade was beloved and respected for his |
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high standards and principles, and he leaves behind memories that |
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will be cherished forever by his family and many friends; 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 extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Private First Class John Edward Andrade, Sr.; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of John Andrade. |
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Birdwell |
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Jackson |
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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________________________________ |
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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 May 23, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |