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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 801
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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honor United States Air Force veteran Placido Salazar, who was |
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awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and the Purple Heart and |
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has been recognized in a ceremony in his hometown of La Villa, |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary war hero received the medals due to |
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his heroism in defense of the Bien Hoa Air Base in the Republic of |
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Vietnam during the Vietnam War; on April 27, 2013, he was honored |
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by his fellow Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, On the night of August 21, 1965, Airman First |
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Class Salazar acted selflessly when the air base was bombarded; |
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while he was on duty at the detachment command post, Airman |
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Salazar ran past the safety of the bunker to assist two senior |
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officers who were still in their mobile quarters and heavily |
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sedated, and he remained in the target area until the officers |
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were moved to safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Still under fire, Airman Salazar then proceeded |
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to the command post, which contained highly classified |
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documents, and guarded it against entry; during the attack, |
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approximately 300 enemy shells exploded and 29 personnel, |
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including Airman Salazar, were wounded and two airmen were |
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killed; and |
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WHEREAS, For his uncommon valor, the Texas veteran has |
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received a prestigious honor bestowed by the United States |
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military; his unwavering dedication to duty and his loyalty to |
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his fellow airmen are indeed praiseworthy, and he is highly |
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deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to retired United States Air |
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Force veteran Placido Salazar, who was awarded the Purple Heart |
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and who earned the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for his heroism |
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and extend to him sincere appreciation for his courageous |
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actions; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Placido Salazar as an expression of highest esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 1, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |