TITLE: In memory of William R. Moody.

SUMMARY: In memory of William R. Moody.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of United States Army Sergeant William R. Moody, who died June 18, 2013, at the age of 30, while serving his country in Afghanistan; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Moody was a graduate of Burleson High School and a member of the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson, Colorado; he was serving his third tour of duty in Afghanistan when he gave his last full measure of devotion in service to his country; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Moody was a highly decorated soldier who served his country with bravery, integrity, and honor; among his many awards and citations are the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, and the National Defense Service Medal; and WHEREAS, He joins the long line of brave men and women of the American military whose selfless devotion and strength have left a lasting mark on the world; he was committed to defending the nation's safety, security, and democratic ideals; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, loyalty, and patriotism, he gave generously to others, and his devotion to duty and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, husband, and father, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Sergeant William R. Moody: his wife, Lacy Brooke Moody; his children, Graydon, Alaysia, and Korben; his parents, Jeanette Stanley and William Moody; and his siblings, Rion and Heather Avelar and Ivory and Bailey Moody; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant William R. Moody. Birdwell Campbell Hancock Schwertner Carona Hegar Seliger Davis Hinojosa Taylor Deuell Huffman Uresti Duncan Lucio Van de Putte Ellis Nelson Watson Eltife Nichols West Estes Patrick Whitmire Fraser Paxton Williams Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini Dewhurst, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 11, 2013, by a rising vote.