Bill Text: TX HCR203 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chauncy R. Mays of Cookville.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-06-14 - Signed by the Governor [HCR203 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HCR203-Introduced.html

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83R31394(6) MGR-D
By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 203

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chauncy R. Mays of Cookville, who died
while bravely serving his country on February 28, 2011, at the age
of 25; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 63rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Battalion, 20th Support Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Maryland, Staff Sergeant Mays lost his life in Wardak Province,
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to this
nation's servicemen and servicewomen, who make immeasurable
sacrifices for their country and who risk their very lives in its
behalf; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Chauncy R. Mays inspired others with his fortitude,
tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives
of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic
Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Staff Sergeant Chauncy R. Mays and
extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chauncy R. Mays.