Bill Text: TX SR47 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Richard Groff for his service to his country.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-24 - Reported enrolled [SR47 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR47-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Staff Sergeant Richard Groff on the occasion of the
statewide commemoration of Wounded Warrior Day at the State
Capitol on January 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Wounded Warrior Day is an opportunity for Texans
everywhere to be reminded of the valor and dedication to freedom
that the members of the United States armed forces have shown on
behalf of our country; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Groff was injured on September 3,
2009, while serving our nation in Operation Enduring Freedom; a
valued member of the United States Army Reserve, he exhibited
courage and dedication while defending our nation's democratic
ideals; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Groff was wounded while bravely
carrying out his duties in service to our country, and he is truly
deserving of recognition for his patriotism and his sacrifice;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Staff Sergeant Richard Groff on his
bravery, his dedication to duty, and his sacrifice in the service
of our nation and extend to him sincere gratitude for his
dedication to our country and best wishes for all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
Birdwell Harris Rodriguez
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Nelson West
Estes Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Williams
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate