TITLE: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant William Robert Moody of Burleson.

SUMMARY: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant William Robert Moody of Burleson.

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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the loss of U.S. Army Sergeant William Robert Moody of Burleson, who died in Afghanistan on June 18, 2013, at the age of 30; and WHEREAS, Assigned to the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado, Sergeant Moody was one of four soldiers killed during a rocket attack on Bagram Air Force Base; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Moody's many decorations include the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and WHEREAS, Born to Jeanette Stanley and William Moody in Belleville, Illinois, on January 25, 1983, William Moody graduated from Burleson High School in 2002; answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Marines in 2003, served two tours of duty in Iraq, and received an honorable discharge in 2007; the following year, Sergeant Moody joined the U.S. Army, and at the time of his death, he was serving his third tour in Afghanistan; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Lacy, whom he married in 2008, and he was a devoted father to his three children, Alaysia, Korben, and Graydon; among his friends, he was known for his enthusiasm and warm smile, and they looked to him for encouragement when they were down; and WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and women whose love for country inspires them to take up military service, yet the tragic death of this brave soldier is a sobering reminder of the cost of war; Sergeant William Moody embodied the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and those who knew and loved him will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant William Robert Moody and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Lacy Brooke Moody; to his daughter, Alaysia Bre'an; to his sons, Korben Parker and Graydon William; to his mother, Jeanette Stanley; to his father and stepmother, William and Wendy Moody; to his sisters, Heather Avelar, Ivory Moody, and Bailey Moody; to his brother, Rion Moody; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William R. Moody. Orr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 19 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House