TITLE: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Bernard James Stephan.

SUMMARY: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Bernard James Stephan.

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WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Bernard James Stephan suffered an immeasurable loss when he made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, at the age of 25; and WHEREAS, Born on May 14, 1919, in Tawas City, Michigan, Bernard Stephan graduated from St. Joseph School in 1937, and he was inducted into the army on June 23, 1941; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Stephan received his basic training at Camp Roberts, California, and in November 1941, he transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, where he trained as a radio operator; he then transferred to Camp Gordon, Georgia, in August 1943, and a month after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, he shipped out from New York, arriving in England on July 14, 1944; and WHEREAS, Serving in the Third Army under General George S. Patton, Sergeant Stephan contributed to the liberation of Europe, taking part in many battles and earning the respect of his officers and comrades for his devotion to duty; he was killed in action in Luxembourg on January 20, 1945; and WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, Bernard Stephan inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity, and courage, and his fellow Americans owe him a debt of gratitude that the passage of time will never diminish; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of U. S. Army Sergeant Bernard James Stephan; and, be it further RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bernard Stephan. Lucio III Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2208 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 27, 2019. Chief Clerk of the House