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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Vietnam War veteran James Baylor, who is being |
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presented with the Bronze Star by the United States Army and the |
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National Rakkasan Association, 187th Infantry Regiment; and |
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WHEREAS, James Baylor was awarded the Bronze Star more |
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than five decades ago for his meritorious service in the United |
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States Army during the Vietnam War; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of exceptional courage, determination, and |
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patriotic spirit, James demonstrated tremendous heroism and |
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dedication to duty during the Battle of Hamburger Hill in May of |
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1969 in Southern Vietnam's A Shau Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, On November 19, 2023, the City of DeSoto will hold |
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a ceremony in James Baylor's honor, where he will be presented |
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with the Bronze Star with a V device for Valor, one of our |
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nation's highest individual military decorations for valor; and |
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WHEREAS, He will also be awarded the Purple Heart for the |
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battle wounds he sustained and will receive the Presidential Unit |
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Citation, the nation's highest award for valorous actions taken |
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by a unit in combat; in addition, Mr. Baylor will be honored with |
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numerous individual and unit awards, badges, and ribbons for his |
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exemplary military service; and |
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WHEREAS, After 54 years, it is truly fitting that a |
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ceremony be held in honor of this distinguished veteran and |
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treasured DeSoto resident and that he receive special |
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recognition for his courageous and heroic actions in the line of |
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duty; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to James |
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Baylor for his honorable and selfless service and extend to him |
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eternal gratitude for his contributions to the liberty and |
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security of our nation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |