86R15348 ST-D
 
  By: Fallon S.C.R. No. 31
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The valiant military service of James C. McCloughan
  is being saluted as part of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City
  Weekend in Gainesville; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 2001, Gainesville's Medal of Honor
  Host City Program acknowledges the heroism and sacrifice of
  individuals who have earned the Medal of Honor, the nation's
  highest military award for valor; each year, local citizens join
  together to fund travel costs and other expenses to bring medal
  recipients to the city for a special series of events; and
         WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Army, Private First
  Class McCloughan served in Vietnam as a combat medic with Company C
  in the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade
  Americal Division; on May 13, 1969, a large North Vietnamese Army
  force ambushed his platoon near Tam Ky and Nui Yon Hill; without
  thought for his personal well-being, he repeatedly ran through
  heavy fire into the "kill zone" to treat injured comrades and carry
  them to safety; though he was wounded, he refused evacuation and
  remained at the battle site with his fellow soldiers, who were
  severely outnumbered; the following day, he was injured again while
  rendering aid, yet he returned to the crossfire numerous times; on
  May 15, after staying up all night to assist in a supply drop, he
  continued to fight alongside his comrades, knocking out a
  rocket-propelled grenade position, eliminating enemy troops,
  treating countless casualties, and organizing the dead and wounded
  for evacuation; and
         WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
  duty, James McCloughan fulfilled the highest ideals of the United
  States armed forces, and he has earned the lasting admiration of a
  grateful nation; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby pay tribute to James C. McCloughan on the occasion of the
  2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville and commend him
  for his exemplary service in the defense of our nation; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. McCloughan as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.