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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Fred Chapal on the joyous occasion of his 90th |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for |
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his wisdom and generous spirit, and he is a respected and admired |
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citizen of San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Fred Chapal was born on June 12, 1923; exactly 20 |
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years later, he took the oath of enlistment to join the United |
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States Army; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Chapal served as a gunner with Company A of |
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the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion and saw extensive combat |
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action during World War II in the Normandy, Northern France, |
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Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns; his awards |
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and decorations for his distinguished military service include |
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the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with silver |
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star and the World War II Victory Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, He has enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in |
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federal civilian service in the field of information technology |
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with the Directorate of Information Management at Fort Sam |
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Houston; today, at the age of 90, he continues to serve his |
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country as a technical supply logistician at Joint Base San |
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Antonio's Network Enterprise Center; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, |
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he is noted for his courage, his vitality, his good humor, and his |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Fred Chapal |
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on his exemplary military service on behalf of his country and |
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his successful career in the field of information technology and |
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extend to him best wishes on the grand occasion of his 90th |
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birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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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 18, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |