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House
Resolution 38
By:
Representative Jamieson of the
28th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of Joseph Robert Beyrle; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our
natiońs
security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal
lives on hold in order to place themselves in
harḿs
way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish;
and
WHEREAS,
the United States recently lost one of its finest and most distinguished
citizens in the untimely passing of Joseph Robert Beyrle while he was visiting
Toccoa, Georgia, the site of his military training; and
WHEREAS,
Joseph Robert Beyrle has long been recognized by the citizens of this nation for
the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment
to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS,
"Jumpin' Joe" diligently and conscientiously served his country with honor and
distinction as a paratrooper in the United States Army 101st Airborne Screaming
Eagles during World War II; and
WHEREAS,
this extraordinary combat veteran is the only soldier to fight for both the
United States and the Soviet Union and among his many military honors, in 1994,
received four medals for his service in the Red Army from the President Boris
Yeltsin; and
WHEREAS,
the untimely passing of this American hero leaves an unfillable void in the
hearts and lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS,
his selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of
human spirit and willpower and will always serve as a reminder that "freedom is
not free," and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding
accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be recognized
appropriately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Joseph Robert Beyrle; commend him for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country; and extend to his family their most profound appreciation for all members of the United States military who stand ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their deepest and most sincere regret at the passing of Joseph Robert Beyrle; commend him for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his country; and extend to his family their most profound appreciation for all members of the United States military who stand ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of
Joseph Robert Beyrle.