Bill Text: TX SR573 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Edmundo Nieto for his service to his country.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-04-04 - Reported enrolled [SR573 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR573-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Edmundo Nieto for his selfless military service during | ||
| and after World War II; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Edmundo Nieto was born on March 29, 1919, in | ||
| Presidio; he earned a business degree from Saint Edward's | ||
| University, and he returned to his hometown soon after the bombing | ||
| of Pearl Harbor to prepare himself for serving his country; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Nieto served with distinction in the 933rd | ||
| Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army; he was first | ||
| sent to Africa, where his battalion was in charge of transporting | ||
| ammunition to stationed units, and he later served in the | ||
| European Theater in areas of France, Germany, and Italy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although he was hit with shrapnel while walking | ||
| near a bridge that the Germans were attempting to bomb, Mr. Nieto | ||
| never directly participated in combat missions; he worked with | ||
| his battalion to ensure that fellow soldiers had the tools and | ||
| supplies they needed to succeed on the battlefield; after the | ||
| war, he spent three months with occupation forces in Europe, and | ||
| he was honored with cords from the French armed forces and with | ||
| five service medals; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Nieto witnessed the hardships of war and the | ||
| absolute horror of concentration camps, yet he is grateful for the | ||
| experiences he had and for having met an array of people from | ||
| different cultures who helped broaden his understanding of the | ||
| world; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Edmundo Nieto is a beloved patriot and a treasured | ||
| citizen of the Lone Star State; he demonstrated the highest ideals | ||
| of service in defense of the nation, and the country will forever | ||
| owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Edmundo Nieto for his service on | ||
| behalf of his fellow citizens and for his heroism and valor | ||
| during World War II; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Lucio | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on April 4, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
