TITLE: Congratulating Henry Fleischhauer on his recognition as one of the Voices of Valor by the Waco Tribune-Herald.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Henry Fleischhauer on his recognition as one of the Voices of Valor by the Waco Tribune-Herald.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, World War II veteran Henry Fleischhauer has been featured in the Waco Tribune-Herald as one of its Voices of Valor; and WHEREAS, A native of Riesel, Mr. Fleischhauer tried to enlist in the military after graduating from high school, but he was turned down because he was considered more useful to the war effort as a farmer; six months later, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and after training at Fort Pickett, Virginia, he shipped out to England, arriving there in October 1944; following several more weeks of training, he landed in France with the 310th Infantry Regiment of the 78th Infantry Division; and WHEREAS, Mr. Fleischhauer and his anti-tank unit fought in the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns, and he was in mortal danger on many occasions; during the occupation of Germany, he served as a prison guard and took part in the capture of two escaped S.S. officers; occasionally his wartime experiences took a lighter turn: he celebrated his 21st birthday in a winery, sharing his K-rations with the family who operated the wine press; and WHEREAS, The recipient of three Bronze Stars and a number of other decorations, Mr. Fleischhauer was honorably discharged in 1946; he returned to Texas and married Dorothy King in 1947, and they shared a union that spanned six and a half decades, until her passing in 2012; Mr. Fleishhauer worked for the General Electric Supply Company for 47 years in Waco, Fort Worth, and New Orleans; and WHEREAS, Through his bravery and great dedication, Henry Fleischhauer fulfilled the highest ideals of the United States armed forces, and his fellow citizens owe him a lasting debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Henry Fleischhauer for his exemplary service to his country as a member of the United States Army and congratulate him on his recognition as one of the Voices of Valor by the Waco Tribune-Herald;and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Fleischhauer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2692 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House