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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas House District 75, located in El Paso County, |
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is home to numerous residents who served their country with great |
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honor and distinction as members of the United States military; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a lasting debt of gratitude to all who |
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have served in the armed forces, including the former members of the |
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U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, |
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and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational values of |
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selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that our |
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country's promise will endure for generations to come; and |
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WHEREAS, The many military veterans of San Elizario and Clint |
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include: |
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● Senior Master Sergeant Adrian Soto, who served in |
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the U.S. Air Force from 2004 to 2021 and in the U.S. Space Force from |
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2021 to 2024; |
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● Sergeant First Class Alfredo Flores, who served in |
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the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1972 and in the U.S. Army from |
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1977 to 1992; |
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● Private First Class Allannah Sanchez, who served in |
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the U.S. Army Reserve from 2007 to 2010; |
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● Specialist Antonio Soto, who served in the U.S. Army |
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from 1974 to 1977; |
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● Aviation Ordnanceman Armando Ramirez, who served in |
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the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 1995; |
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● Airman Bernardo Moreno Jr., who served in the U.S. |
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Air Force from 1992 to 1993; |
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● Specialist Daniel Borrego, who served in the U.S. |
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Army from 1980 to 1985; |
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● Specialist Daniel Herrera, who served in the U.S. |
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Army from 1980 to 1984; |
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● Sergeant Esequiel Legarreta, who served in the U.S. |
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Marine Corps from 1995 to 2000; |
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● Petty Officer Second Class Gilberto Moreno III, who |
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served in the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 1994; |
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● Sergeant Isaias Ordaz, who served in the U.S. Army |
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from 1986 to 1994; |
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● Jose Angel Martinez, who served in the U.S. Navy; |
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● Kenneth Wilson, who served in the U.S. Army from 1968 |
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to 1970; |
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● Gunner's Mate Roberto Meza, who served in the U.S. |
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Navy from 1987 to 1990; |
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● Roderick Britton, who served in the U.S. Navy from |
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1971 to 1975; |
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● Petty Officer Third Class Samuel Ramirez, who served |
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in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to 1985; |
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● Sergeant First Class Walter Carlos Miscles, who |
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served in the U.S. Army from 2001 to 2022; and |
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WHEREAS, These exemplary individuals upheld the highest |
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ideals of the U.S. armed forces during their years in uniform, and |
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it is a pleasure to join in honoring them for their courage and |
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patriotism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the veterans of House District 75 for |
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their military service and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the veterans as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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González of El Paso |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1146 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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