SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 950
	In Memory
	of
	William R. Moody
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of United States Army Specialist William R.
	Moody, who died in the line of duty on June 18, 2013, at the age of
	30, while serving his country in Afghanistan; and
	WHEREAS, William Moody was an exemplary citizen who devoted
	most of his adult life to military service; a 2002 graduate of
	Burleson High School, he entered the United States Marine Corps
	in 2003 and served two tours of duty in Iraq; he was honorably
	discharged in 2007; and
	WHEREAS, He married Lacy Long in 2008, and the couple was
	blessed with three children, Alaysia Bre'an, Korben Parker, and
	Graydon William, who were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
	WHEREAS, Patriotic and committed to serving the nation, he
	returned to military service and joined the United States Army;
	he was a member of the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,
	43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, on deployment
	to Afghanistan when he gave his last full measure of devotion to
	his country; and
	WHEREAS, His many decorations included the Army Commendation
	Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the
	Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals, and the National Defense
	Service Medal; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist William Moody has become a part of the long
	line of courageous men and women whose bravery and dedication to
	duty and honor have left an indelible mark on the world; a young
	man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to
	others, and he was proud to serve his country and protect its
	security and democratic ideals; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father,
	and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
	his family, his many friends, and all who were privileged to share in
	his life; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his ultimate sacrifice in the Global
	War on Terror, Specialist William Moody is being posthumously
	honored at a Joint Memorial Day Ceremony in the Texas House of
	Representatives on May 23, 2015; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of William R. Moody; 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 William R. Moody.
	Birdwell, Burton
	Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
	Campbell Huffines Schwertner
	Creighton Huffman Seliger
	Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Galveston
	Eltife Lucio Taylor of Collin
	Estes Menéndez Uresti
	Fraser Nelson Watson
	Garcia Nichols West
	Hall Perry Whitmire
	Hancock Zaffirini
	Patrick, 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 21, 2015, 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