Remembering our friends and loved ones on Memorial Day

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Thought we might post something about a friend or relative we have lost who we think about more around these holidays. I'll start with my friend Al.

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodo...f/HR01567I.pdf

By:Bohac H.R.No.1567

R E S O L U T I O N


WHEREAS, The death of Alfred C. Habelman of Houston on April

1, 2005, while working in Iraq for a California-based construction

company, brought a profound loss to his family, friends, and many

admirers; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Habelman was born on July 19, 1951, and attended

Spring Woods High School, where he was an all-district football and baseball player; he graduated from Sam Houston State University and played professional baseball with the Montreal Expos organization before an injury led him to enlist in the Army; and

WHEREAS, A highly decorated, 31-year veteran of the U.S.

Army, Mr. Habelman served with distinction as a Green Beret,

Airborne Ranger, and Special Forces Leader; he earned the rank of

Brigade Command Sergeant Major and served this nation with the most decorated unit in the Republic of Vietnam, the 5th Special Forces Group, and with the 1st Special Action Force in Indochina; and

WHEREAS, This brave Texan also served as part of Operation

Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, where he led the 7th Cavalry

Regiment to become the first Apache unit certified combat ready in

the history of the reserves; and

WHEREAS, He regularly demonstrated steadfast courage and

unwavering commitment to his missions, and for his noble efforts he was accorded

a host of prestigious military accolades, including several Meritorious Service

medals, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Forces

Expeditionary Medal; and 79R15661 JNC-D 1

WHEREAS, Possessed of countless talents and skills, Mr.

Habelman was a multi-engine air transport pilot, a single-engine

and multi-engine commercial pilot, and a flight instructor as well

as a medical specialist, underwater expert, and first degree black

belt in Tae Kwan Do; and



WHEREAS, Al Habelman was an outstanding soldier and civilian

whose exceptional achievements and profound dedication to the

welfare of others are an inspiration to all Americans; although his presence will be

greatly missed, his legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he so richly

blessed; now, therefore, be it



RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas

Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Alfred C.

Habelman and extend deepest sympathy to his mother and to all those who mourn

the loss of this beloved man; 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 Alfred C.

Habelman.

H.R.No.1567

RIP Al. You are remembered everyday.

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Happy Memorial Day to all our vets and their families for the sacrifices they make for the rest of us to enjoy all of lifes freedoms.