H.R. No. 1148

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The heroic military service of Johnny R. Fernandez
	was recognized by Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 of the Military
	Order of the Purple Heart at a ceremony aboard the USS Lexington in
	Corpus Christi on February 28, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, One of our nation's highest military commendations,
	the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who
	have been wounded or killed in combat; the Military Order of the
	Purple Heart is a veterans organization founded in 1932 that draws
	its membership from individuals who have received the medal; and
	WHEREAS, Purple Heart recipient Johnny R. Fernandez served
	his nation in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Army, and he was
	wounded in action on June 6, 1970; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fernandez was one of 16 living Purple Heart
	recipients who were recognized at the ceremony in Corpus Christi,
	along with two others who lost their lives in the line of duty;
	among those paying tribute to the honorees were Brigadier General
	James Mobley, Vietnam veteran J. R. Pena, and the color guard of the
	W. B. Ray High School Naval Junior ROTC; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to Johnny
	R. Fernandez for putting himself in harm's way to defend our
	freedom, and his selfless efforts are a source of inspiration for
	all who know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Johnny R. Fernandez on the occasion of his
	recognition by Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 of the Military Order
	of the Purple Heart and commend him for his sacrifice in behalf of
	our nation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Fernandez as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Herrero
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was adopted by the House on April
	6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House