05 LC 33 0995

House Resolution 25EX

By: Representative Ralston of the 7th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and service of 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris of Ellijay, Georgia, son of Rick and Lucy Harris, was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army serving in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, this courageous soldier confronted the dangers, privations, and discomforts of striving to keep the peace in Iraq with fortitude and steadfast resolve, making us as a nation truly proud; and

WHEREAS, while serving in Iraq, 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris was killed in action by a grenade attack on June 17, 2005, just prior to what would have been his 24th birthday on June 25; and

WHEREAS, 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris selflessly gave his life in the service and defense of his country, and his heroism will never be forgotten; and

WHEREAS, his grieving family and friends can be proud of their loved one and, through their grief, know that he gave his all for his country; and

WHEREAS, by all accounts of those who knew him, 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris was a special young man and touched many lives, and it was said of him that he packed more into his 24 years than many do in 70 or 80 years; and

WHEREAS, all Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces who risk their lives in the defense of freedom and to secure the blessings of liberty for this nation and other peoples of the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris for making the ultimate sacrifice in his courageous and dedicated service to our nation and the most sincere condolences are offered to his family and loved ones.

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 1st Lieutenant Noah Harris.