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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize retired United States Army Staff Sergeant John Garza |
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for his service to this country; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Garza is a native of Brownsville and a |
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current resident of McAllen; he was drafted into the army in June |
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of 1968 and served one tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam; he |
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also served in Operation Desert Storm; and |
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WHEREAS, For his distinguished service, this honorable |
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veteran has received the Army Commendation Medal, which was given |
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for his outstanding achievement against hostile forces in the |
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Republic of Vietnam, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Texas |
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Faithful Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and many |
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other decorations; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of steadfast loyalty and bravery, Sergeant |
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Garza served his country with distinction, and his sacrifices on |
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behalf of all Americans are indeed deserving of the gratitude of |
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its citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor retired |
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United States Army Staff Sergeant John Garza for his dedicated |
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service and extend to him sincere best wishes for all his future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Sergeant Garza as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 12, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |