SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136
	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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 25, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate