83R31394(9) MGR-D
 
  By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 202
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
  of U.S. Army Specialist Omar Soltero of San Antonio, who died while
  bravely serving his country on January 31, 2011, at the age of 28;
  and
         WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry
  Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
  Polk, Louisiana, Specialist Soltero lost his life in Wardak
  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, Omar Soltero 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 Omar Soltero 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 Omar Soltero.