H.R. No. 1548

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Five members of the Midway Independent School District Marine Corps JROTC have received certificates of appreciation for the tribute they have rendered to the service of American veterans; and

WHEREAS, Recognized for their volunteerism were Cadet Second Lieutenant Josh Powers, Cadet Staff Sergeant Josh Snider, Cadet Sergeant Justin Day, Cadet Sergeant Maria Barragan, and Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Eric Derosa; they are led by Midway Marine Corps JROTC Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeff Fisher and Master Sergeant Lawrence Trujillo; and

WHEREAS, These cadets joined in the work of Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that lays wreaths on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery and also at veterans' gravesites throughout the country; traveling to downtown Waco, the cadets laid wreaths at the final resting places of veterans buried at Oakwood Cemetery; more than 130 years old, the cemetery covers some 160 acres and contains the burial sites of many men and women who answered their country's call to duty; and

WHEREAS, Americans owe a lasting debt of gratitude and remembrance to those who have served in the armed forces of this country, and it is a privilege to recognize these cadets for the homage they have paid to area veterans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor those members of the Midway Independent School District Marine Corps JROTC who participated in the work of Wreaths Across America and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the cadets as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1548 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House