TITLE: Congratulating Joel Jimenez on his receipt of the Spirit of America Medal from the Good Soldier Foundation.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Joel Jimenez on his receipt of the Spirit of America Medal from the Good Soldier Foundation.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Joel Jimenez has been presented with the Spirit of America Medal by the Good Soldier Foundation at a ceremony at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls; and WHEREAS, A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and the recipient of a Purple Heart, Mr. Jimenez has run a van service for 13,000 fellow veterans for the past 10 years, providing transportation to appointments at a Veterans Administration hospital; and WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Jimenez has conducted veterans fairs that have provided 2,000 veterans and their families with information about the benefits and services that are available to them; and WHEREAS, By assisting his former comrades-in-arms who have sacrificed for our nation, Joel Jimenez is ensuring that these brave men and women receive the assistance and appreciation they so richly deserve; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joel Jimenez on his receipt of the Spirit of America Medal from the Good Soldier Foundation and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jimenez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2192 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House