H.R. No. 1301

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas Military Department has provided invaluable support to the 87th Texas Legislature by providing COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and verification services at the State Capitol over the course of the regular session; and

WHEREAS, From January through early May 2021, members of TMD have administered more than 48,400 COVID-19 tests and verified over 16,600 vaccination cards in order to mitigate the effect of the virus on the operations of the Texas Legislature; in addition, TMD personnel administered more than 2,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to elected officials, legislative staff, and support personnel at the Texas Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The service members who supported the COVID-19 response at the statehouse have included Major Sunil Patel, Captain Nathan Crowder, Senior Master Sergeant Warren Hudson, Sergeant Kristina Adams, Specialist Nicholas Aldana, Sergeant Hannah Aldires, Sergeant Esteban Almaraz Jr., Specialist Jasmine Aragon, Specialist Matthew Bernal, Sergeant Tanner Bohls, Staff Sergeant Adam Boone, Specialist Henrique Borba, Private First Class Emily Bradford, Staff Sergeant Ronald Braswell, Sergeant Elizabeth Browning, Specialist Carlos Bugarin, Specialist Juan Camacho Jr., Specialist Carlos Castellon, Specialist Jorge Cavazos Jr., Private First Class Frank Cempa III, Specialist Nicholas Cisneros, Private First Class Mikayla Clayton, and Staff Sergeant Rene Conde; and

WHEREAS, The roll call of personnel who have participated in this expansive operation also encompasses Specialist Jose Cruz, Sergeant Javier De Leon Jr., Specialist Adrianne Del Castillo, Corporal Hector Dominguez, Staff Sergeant Kimberly Gaona, Private First Class Oscar Garcia Jr., Private First Class Robert Gutierrez, Sergeant Alejandro Gutierrez, Staff Sergeant Koletyn Jones, Senior Airman Shannon LaFond, Specialist Alfonso Landin, Specialist Etueni Langi, Specialist Pablo Lara, Private First Class Denilzon Lopez Garcia, Specialist Chase McDonald, Specialist Irvin Medina, Private First Class Nathan Medina, Staff Sergeant Jacquelyn Montoya, Sergeant Bryan Nichelson, Specialist Michael Obonan, Specialist Robert Onchoke, Specialist Kevin Otero, and Specialist Jonathan Pena; and

WHEREAS, Rounding out the roster of service members who have been assigned to the Capitol are Sergeant Nicholas Petrie, Staff Sergeant Angela Petron, Specialist Christophererik Ramos, Specialist Richard Reedy, Specialist Nathalia Rodrigues, Specialist David Rodriguez III, Specialist Lorenzo Rodriguez, Specialist Randy Rosales, Specialist Jesus Ruiz, Specialist Andres Saucedo, Specialist Hunter Schuler, Specialist Joshua Soto, Specialist Garrett Strader, Specialist Ezekiel Thody, Technical Sergeant Christopher Torlincasi, Staff Sergeant John Tyler Jr., Specialist Rodolfo Valdez Jr., Sergeant Brennon Veazey, Staff Sergeant Andrew Velazquez, Sergeant Trevor Vielma, Staff Sergeant Dezmon Williams, Specialist Robert Willis, Specialist Keith Witt, and Corporal Gabriel Woodruff; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to the skilled and tireless efforts of these dedicated military personnel, the 87th Texas Legislature was able to conduct the people's business in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, and these accomplished men and women may take great pride in their service to their state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby commend the members of the Texas Military Department who have performed COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and verification services at the State Capitol during the 87th Legislative Session and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Texas Military Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Turner of Tarrant

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1301 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House