SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 899
	In Memory
	of
	Kevin Cardoza
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of United States Army Specialist Kevin
	Cardoza, who died in the line of duty May 4, 2013, at the age of
	19, while serving his country in Afghanistan; and
	WHEREAS, Kevin Cardoza was born August 26, 1993, in
	Edinburg; he joined the military in July of 2011 and was assigned
	to Company C, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
	Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, based at Fort Bliss; he was
	selected to be a member of the reconnaissance platoon; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist Cardoza received several medals and
	commendations over the course of his military career, including a
	Bronze Star and a Purple Heart; and
	WHEREAS, A true American hero, he has joined the long line
	of brave men and women who have served in our nation's wars and
	peacekeeping missions and whose selfless devotion and strength
	have left an indelible mark on the world; and
	WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and patriotism,
	he gave unselfishly to others, and his devotion to duty and his
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
	forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, He was devoted to his fiancée and his two daughters,
	and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
	his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of United States Army Specialist Kevin Cardoza; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Specialist Kevin Cardoza.
	Rodriguez, Van de Putte
	Birdwell Garcia Paxton
	Campbell Hancock Schwertner
	Carona Hegar Seliger
	Davis Hinojosa Taylor
	Deuell Huffman Uresti
	Duncan Lucio Watson
	Ellis Nelson West
	Eltife Nichols Whitmire
	Estes Patrick Williams
	Fraser Zaffirini
	Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 14, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate