Bill Text: TX SR56 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing John Garza for his service to his country.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-12 - Reported enrolled [SR56 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR56-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize retired United States Army Staff Sergeant John Garza | ||
for his service to this country; and | ||
WHEREAS, Sergeant Garza is a native of Brownsville and a | ||
current resident of McAllen; he was drafted into the army in June | ||
of 1968 and served one tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam; he | ||
also served in Operation Desert Storm; and | ||
WHEREAS, For his distinguished service, this honorable | ||
veteran has received the Army Commendation Medal, which was given | ||
for his outstanding achievement against hostile forces in the | ||
Republic of Vietnam, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Texas | ||
Faithful Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and many | ||
other decorations; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of steadfast loyalty and bravery, Sergeant | ||
Garza served his country with distinction, and his sacrifices on | ||
behalf of all Americans are indeed deserving of the gratitude of | ||
its citizens; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, | ||
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor retired | ||
United States Army Staff Sergeant John Garza for his dedicated | ||
service and extend to him sincere best wishes for all his future | ||
endeavors; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
Sergeant Garza as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Lucio | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 12, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |