TITLE: Paying tribute to Robert R. Ingram on the occasion of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville.

SUMMARY: Paying tribute to Robert R. Ingram on the occasion of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville.

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WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Robert R. Ingram is being saluted as part of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville; and WHEREAS, Established in 2001, Gainesville's Medal of Honor Host City Program acknowledges the heroism and sacrifice of individuals who have earned the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award for valor; each year, local citizens join together to fund travel costs and other expenses to bring medal recipients to the city for a special series of events; and WHEREAS, Petty Officer Ingram served in the United States Navy as a corpsman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War; on March 28, 1966, his platoon was attacked by the North Vietnamese in Quang Ngai Province; without regard for his personal safety, he crawled across a fire-swept, bullet-spattered landscape to administer aid to the wounded and collect ammunition from the dead; he was shot four times that day, and despite being critically injured, he pushed, pulled, consoled, and doctored his marines, single-handedly saving many lives while risking his own; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of duty, Robert Ingram fulfilled the highest ideals of the United States armed forces, and he has earned the lasting admiration of a grateful nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to Robert R. Ingram on the occasion of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville and commend him for his exemplary service in the defense of our nation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Ingram as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Springer President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 112 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 112 was adopted by the Senate on March 14, 2019, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor