83R28729(11) MGR-D
 
  By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 142
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
  of U.S. Army Specialist Alex Hernandez III of Round Rock, who died
  while bravely serving his country on May 12, 2012, at the age of 21;
  and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation
  Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division,
  Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, Specialist Hernandez lost his life
  in Kandahar, 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, Alex Hernandez III 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 Specialist Alex Hernandez III 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. Army Specialist Alex Hernandez III.