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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. |