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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss |
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of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Riley G. Stephens of Tolar, who |
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died while bravely serving his country on September 28, 2012, at the |
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age of 39; and |
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WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces |
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Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Sergeant First Class |
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Stephens lost his life in Wardak Province, Afghanistan; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to this |
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nation's servicemen and servicewomen, who make immeasurable |
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sacrifices for their country and who risk their very lives in its |
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behalf; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed |
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forces, Riley G. Stephens inspired others with his fortitude, |
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tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives |
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of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic |
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Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant First Class Riley |
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G. Stephens and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his |
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passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of |
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U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Riley G. Stephens. |