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 | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on June 12, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
