Bill Text: TX SR974 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Jose B. Alcorta on the occasion of his 92nd birthday.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-12 - Reported enrolled [SR974 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR974-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Jose B. Alcorta on the occasion of his 92nd birthday, | ||
which was celebrated March 27, 2011; and | ||
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for | ||
his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a revered citizen | ||
of our state; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Alcorta served the nation with honor and | ||
distinction during World War II as a member of the United States | ||
Army; he took part in the invasion of Normandy, landing on Omaha | ||
Beach on D-Day; and | ||
WHEREAS, His unit fought bravely in the face of extreme | ||
danger and endured hunger and deprivation far from home; he is a | ||
vital link in the long line of brave men and women who have | ||
defended our nation's ideals, security, and safety and whose | ||
selfless devotion and strength have left an enduring mark on the | ||
world; and | ||
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, | ||
Mr. Alcorta is noted for his courage, his compassion for others, | ||
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby recognize Jose B. Alcorta as a treasured | ||
citizen of this state, commend him on his many achievements, and | ||
extend to him best wishes on his 92nd birthday; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Van de Putte | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 12, 2011. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |