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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, United States Army veteran Margarito Peña of |
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Pleasanton rendered outstanding service to his country during World |
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War II and the Korean War; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Poteet, Mr. Peña enlisted in the army in |
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1943 and was soon deployed to England for combat training; he |
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subsequently joined the 23rd Infantry Regiment, G Company, which |
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fought across the European theater, including in France, Belgium, |
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and Germany; just a few years later, he again answered his nation's |
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call to arms by serving in the Korean War; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman received numerous military |
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awards during his tours of duty, including two Purple Hearts for |
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injuries sustained in combat, as well as a Bronze Star; later in |
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life, he was invited to visit the World War II Memorial in |
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Washington, D.C., by the Alamo Honor Flight program, which is |
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dedicated to recognizing the sacrifice, courage, and loyalty of |
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American veterans; and |
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WHEREAS, Margarito Peña exemplifies the valor and resilience |
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of that proud generation of Americans who stepped forward to defend |
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their country during some of its darkest hours, and he has indeed |
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earned the lasting gratitude of his fellow citizens; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor Margarito Peña for his exemplary military service |
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during World War II and the Korean War and extend to him profound |
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appreciation for his selfless and steadfast efforts; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Peña as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |
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Uresti |
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Gonzales of Williamson |
Ortega |
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Alonzo |
González of El Paso |
Paddie |
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Anderson of Dallas |
Guillen |
Perez |
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Anderson of McLennan |
Gutierrez |
Phelan |
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Biedermann |
Howard |
Reynolds |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
Isaac |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Bonnen of Galveston |
Israel |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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Burkett |
Johnson of Dallas |
Romero, Jr. |
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Burns |
Johnson of Harris |
Rose |
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Cain |
King of Hemphill |
Schofield |
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Canales |
King of Parker |
Schubert |
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Capriglione |
King of Uvalde |
Shaheen |
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Cosper |
Landgraf |
Stephenson |
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Davis of Dallas |
Longoria |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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Davis of Harris |
Lozano |
Thompson of Harris |
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Dean |
Lucio III |
Tinderholt |
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Gervin-Hawkins |
Nevárez |
Zedler |
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______________________________ |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 71 was adopted by the House on March |
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6, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 71 was adopted by the Senate on March |
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29, 2017, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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