TITLE: Recognizing Roger Garza, Jr., for his service to this country.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Roger Garza, Jr., for his service to this country.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Roger Garza, Jr., for his service to this country; and WHEREAS, Chief Garza enlisted in the United States Navy on February 25, 1955, after graduating mid-term from Brownsville High School; he served the nation with distinction for 21 years, retiring on February 25, 1976; and WHEREAS, Among the many honors he received over the course of his military career are a Navy Unit Citation, a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, and multiple Good Conduct Medals; and WHEREAS, Chief Garza is among the long line of dedicated men and women who have defended America's safety and democratic ideals and whose selfless sacrifice and courage have left an indelible mark on the world; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Roger Garza, Jr., for his dedicated service and extend to him sincere best wishes for all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Chief Garza as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 25, 2013.