Bill Text: TX HR397 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 397 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating former U.S. Army lieutenant Ross Novelli Sr. of Galveston on receiving the French Legion of Honor.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-01 - Reported enrolled [HR397 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR397-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 397



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Former U.S. Army lieutenant Ross Novelli Sr. of
	Galveston has received the French Legion of Honor in recognition of
	his meritorious service in France during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Lieutenant
	Novelli came ashore at Normandy with the 915th Field Artillery
	Battalion of the 90th Infantry Division on the day after D-Day,
	1944; and
	WHEREAS, From that moment until the end of the war,
	Lieutenant Novelli fought his way across Europe with his unit,
	earning a Silver Star and helping to liberate France from years of
	oppression and violence; and
	WHEREAS, Now living in retirement in Galveston with his wife,
	Pat, Mr. Novelli remains proud of his military service, hosting an
	informal gathering of World War II veterans every week at his home
	in Colony Park; and
	WHEREAS, Ross Novelli endured the immeasurable hardships of
	war with bravery and tenacity, and through his service he helped to
	preserve the flame of liberty for millions of people; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Ross Novelli Sr. on his receipt of
	the Legion of Honor and extend to him sincere appreciation for his
	selfless and heroic efforts during a time of enormous peril; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Novelli as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Faircloth

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 397 was adopted by the House on
	February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House