H.C.R. No. 5

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss of U.S. Air Force Captain Mark Tyler Voss of Boerne, who died while bravely serving his country on May 3, 2013, at the age of 27; and

WHEREAS, Assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, Captain Voss lost his life in Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan; and

WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to this nation's servicemen and servicewomen, who make immeasurable sacrifices for their country and who risk their very lives in its behalf; and

WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, Mark Tyler Voss inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Captain Mark Tyler Voss and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of U.S. Air Force Captain Mark Tyler Voss.

Menendez

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 5 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on June 25, 2013.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor