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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, On Memorial Day each May, citizens across our state |
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and nation come together for a day of solemn remembrance of those |
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military service members who have given their lives in the line of |
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duty; and |
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WHEREAS, On May 24, 2025, the Fallen Heroes Memorial Service |
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will take place in the House chamber at the Texas Capitol for the |
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purpose of honoring all members of the U.S. military killed in |
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action and paying special tribute to those from Texas who made the |
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ultimate sacrifice for our country; and |
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WHEREAS, This roll of honor includes U.S. Army Staff Sergeant |
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Felix A. Berrios, who died on November 3, 2023, Navy SEAL Special |
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Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan G. Ingram, who was lost at sea on |
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January 12, 2024, and U.S. Marine Corps Major Tobin Lewis, who |
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perished in an aircraft crash on August 27, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, These brave men exemplified the highest ideals of |
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the United States armed forces, inspiring others with their |
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fortitude, tenacity, and courage, and they are indeed deserving of |
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the lasting gratitude of their fellow Americans; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the lives of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant |
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Felix A. Berrios, Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class |
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Nathan G. Ingram, and U.S. Marine Corps Major Tobin Lewis as part of |
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the 2025 Fallen Heroes Memorial Service and extend sincere sympathy |
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to all those who mourn their passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the family of each service member and that when the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do |
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so in memory of these fallen heroes. |