TITLE: Recognizing Timothy Karcher for his contributions to his country.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Timothy Karcher for his contributions to his country.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Karcher 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, Lieutenant Colonel Karcher was injured in June of 2009 while serving our nation in Iraq; a valued and highly decorated member of the United States Army, he exhibited courage and dedication while defending our nation's democratic ideals; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Karcher 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 Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Karcher 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. Birdwell Carona Hegar Seliger Davis Hinojosa Shapiro Deuell Huffman Uresti Duncan Jackson Van de Putte Ellis Lucio Watson Eltife Nelson Wentworth Estes Nichols West Fraser Ogden Whitmire Gallegos Patrick Williams Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini Dewhurst, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2011.