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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 676
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In Memory |
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Dane R. Balcon |
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WHEREAS, United States Army Specialist Dane R. Balcon |
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served his country with uncommon valor, and his family, friends, |
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and fellow Americans suffered an immeasurable loss when he died |
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during a mission in Iraq on September 5, 2007, at the age of 19; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on April 27, 1988, at Luke Air Force Base in |
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Arizona, Dane Balcon hailed from a family with a proud tradition |
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of military service, with his father, mother, grandfather, and |
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two great-grandfathers having answered their nation's call to |
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duty in the armed forces; following his graduation from Sand |
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Creek High School, he enlisted in the army in 2007 as a fire |
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support specialist and received his training at Fort Sill, |
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Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Specialist Balcon's first assignment was to Fort |
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Hood as a member of the 3rd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st |
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Cavalry Division; he was deployed to Iraq in July 2007 and |
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courageously volunteered for a mission in the city of Balad on |
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the day he lost his life; during his brief but distinguished |
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career, he earned a number of commendations, including the Bronze |
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Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Combat |
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Action Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi |
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Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, This admired soldier left behind a devoted family |
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that continues to cherish his life and legacy; as a lasting |
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tribute to Specialist Balcon, a bill has been introduced to |
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dedicate a bridge in his name along State Highway 151 in San |
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Antonio, where his mother, Dr. Carla Sizer, and father, John |
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Balcon, now reside; and |
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WHEREAS, Although eight years have passed since Specialist |
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Dane Balcon died in action, time will never diminish the |
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sacrifice he made or the spirit of loyalty, bravery, and |
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selflessness he demonstrated throughout his life, and his memory |
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will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby pay special tribute to the memory of Army |
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Specialist Dane R. Balcon and extend heartfelt sympathy to his |
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surviving family members and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Specialist Dane Balcon. |
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Hall |
Rodríguez |
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| Birdwell |
Hancock |
Schwertner |
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| Campbell |
Huffines |
Taylor of Galveston |
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| Creighton |
Huffman |
Taylor of Collin |
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Patrick, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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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 4, 2015, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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Member, Texas Senate |