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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and William Howard Townsend is marking this |
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momentous occasion in his life on June 10, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in 1919, Mr. Townsend |
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came of age during World War II and served his country in the |
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U.S. Army; he participated in the Rhineland and Central Europe |
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campaigns, and he was awarded two Bronze Stars, as well as a Good |
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Conduct Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Mr. Townsend |
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worked for the Arkansas Power and Light Company in his hometown; he |
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went on to serve during the Korean War as a member of the Enlisted |
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Reserve Corps; he was stationed at Fort Hood and rose to the rank of |
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master sergeant; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Greatest Generation are among the |
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Lone Star State's most valuable resources, and their wisdom and |
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experience immeasurably enrich the lives of their fellow citizens; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, William Townsend has witnessed a panorama of change |
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over the course of a historic century, and he has not only bravely |
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served his nation but has also met the challenges and opportunities |
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of a long life with grace and fortitude, and in so doing, he has |
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earned the respect and admiration of all who are fortunate enough to |
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know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate William Howard Townsend on the |
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occasion of his 100th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Townsend as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1599 was adopted by the House on May |
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24, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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