86R15343 BPG-D
 
  By: Fallon S.C.R. No. 43
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Gary Michael Rose 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, Gary Michael Rose was a sergeant in the U.S. Army
  during the Vietnam War; a medic, he served with a company-sized
  exploitation force, the 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special
  Forces; from September 11 to 14, 1970, his company was continuously
  engaged by a well-armed and much larger hostile force; repeatedly
  exposed to heavy fire while treating the wounded, he was injured
  himself when a B-40 rocket landed just meters away; nevertheless,
  he carried on, rendering aid and trying to assist during a
  helicopter rescue attempt that had to be aborted under an
  unrelenting assault; and
         WHEREAS, For two days, Sergeant Rose continued to brave enemy
  fire to help the wounded; when the extraction helicopters arrived,
  he loaded injured comrades, moved others awaiting evacuation, and
  assisted in keeping the hostile force at bay; aboard the final
  helicopter, as the enemy closed in, he saved the life of the door
  gunner; he was injured again when the chopper crashed, but he pulled
  others from the burning wreckage and administered aid until another
  helicopter arrived; and
         WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
  duty, Gary Michael Rose 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 Gary Michael Rose 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. Rose as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives and Senate.