83R28729(10) MGR-D
 
  By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 141
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
  of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Mark R. Goyet of Sinton, who
  died while bravely serving his country on June 28, 2011, at the age
  of 22; and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
  1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
  Palms, California, Lance Corporal Goyet lost his life in Helmand
  Province, Afghanistan; 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 R. Goyet 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
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Lance Corporal Mark R. Goyet 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. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Mark R. Goyet.