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  H.R. No. 1963
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, March 27, 2015, was indeed a momentous day in the
  life of eight-year-old Rowan Windham, for on that day he became an
  honorary member of the Texas Army National Guard at a special
  enlistment ceremony at Camp Mabry; and
         WHEREAS, Rowan has been diagnosed with a rare disorder known
  as Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, which affects multiple organ
  systems; he has spent more than 900 days in the hospital, during
  which time he has endured dozens of blood transfusions and some 70
  trips to the operating room; all the while, he has met the
  challenges of his illness with unfailing grace and courage, and he
  has inspired others with his ability to find joy in the simple
  things of life; and
         WHEREAS, A resident of New Braunfels, Rowan is supported by
  his loving parents, Carrie Windham and Brian Windham, who served in
  the United States Navy, and by his older brother, Ian; motivated by
  a sense of patriotism and a selfless desire to help others, Rowan
  has dreamed of one day following in his father's footsteps as a
  member of the military, and his dream was fulfilled during a
  surprise visit to Camp Mabry, headquarters of the Texas Army
  National Guard; and
         WHEREAS, The experience of a lifetime for Rowan began when he
  and his family arrived at the base and were greeted by service
  members at all levels of command; Rowan and his brother then rode in
  a World War II-era Jeep to a building where Rowan was given his own
  army-issued uniform and dog tags; standing before a crowd of 300
  national guard members, state and local officials, and members of
  the media, Rowan was inducted into the national guard as an honorary
  lifetime soldier; and
         WHEREAS, During the emotional ceremony, the host for the
  occasion, Staff Sergeant Mireya Cruz, expressed how Rowan
  exemplified the army's core values, saying, "Despite mental and
  physical adversities that many adults could not manage, Rowan has
  consistently demonstrated trust in his faith, [a] humble spirit,
  and compassion for others, all of which he has placed before his own
  personal needs"; and
         WHEREAS, Brigadier General Sean Ryan, deputy commander of the
  Texas Army National Guard, then administered the honorary
  enlistment oath to Rowan and presented the guard's newest solider
  with the division's traditional Stetson hat and spurs; Ian was also
  singled out for recognition and was awarded a medal for his care and
  protection of his younger brother; and
         WHEREAS, This well-deserved tribute was initiated by
  Sergeant David Hixson, a combat medic in the national guard who had
  treated Rowan while working as a civilian nurse's aide; in
  addition, numerous other individuals at Camp Mabry helped to make
  possible the day's events, which included a special tour of the base
  for Rowan and Ian; and
         WHEREAS, At only eight years old, Rowan Windham has shown a
  deep commitment to his country and a maturity well beyond his years,
  and it is a great privilege to honor this remarkable young Texan in
  concert with the valiant service members who have welcomed him into
  their ranks; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Private First Class Rowan Windham
  on his enlistment as an honorary member of the Texas Army National
  Guard and extend to Rowan and his family sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Windham family as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Miller of Comal
 
 
Straus González Otto
 
Allen Guerra Paddie
 
Alonzo Guillen Parker
 
Alvarado Gutierrez Paul
 
Anchia Harless Peña
 
Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phelan
 
Anderson of McLennan Herrero Phillips
 
Ashby Howard Pickett
 
Aycock Huberty Price
 
Bell Hughes Raney
 
Bernal Hunter Raymond
 
Blanco Isaac Reynolds
 
Bohac Israel Riddle
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rinaldi
 
Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Burkett Keffer Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burns Keough Romero, Jr.
 
Burrows King of Hemphill Rose
 
Button King of Parker Sanford
 
Canales King of Taylor Schaefer
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Schofield
 
Clardy Klick Schubert
 
Coleman Koop Shaheen
 
Collier Krause Sheets
 
Cook Kuempel Sheffield
 
Craddick Landgraf Simmons
 
Crownover Larson Simpson
 
Cyrier Laubenberg Smith
 
Dale Leach Smithee
 
Darby Longoria Spitzer
 
Davis of Dallas Lozano Springer
 
Davis of Harris Lucio III Stephenson
 
Deshotel Márquez Stickland
 
Dukes Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Dutton Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
 
Elkins McClendon Tinderholt
 
Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Collin
 
Fallon Meyer Turner of Harris
 
Farias Miles Turner of Tarrant
 
Farney Miller of Comal VanDeaver
 
Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Villalba
 
Fletcher Minjarez Vo
 
Flynn Moody Walle
 
Frank Morrison White of Bell
 
Frullo Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
 
Galindo Murphy Workman
 
Geren Murr Wray
 
Giddings Naishtat Wu
 
Goldman Nevárez Zedler
 
Gonzales Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1963 was adopted by the House on May 6,
  2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House