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Senate Resolution 42 EX

By: Senators Wiles of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Chapman of the 3rd, Stoner of the 6th and Thompson of the 33rd

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and service of Airman First Class Antoine J. Holt; and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Airman First Class Antoine J. Holt of Kennesaw, Georgia, was serving as a member of the 603rd Air Control Squadron at Balad Air Field, Iraq, on April 10, 2004, when he was killed as a result of enemy action; 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, although only 20 years old, Airman Holt was entrusted with unusually complex tasks monitoring airspace activity and hooking up communication systems, tasks rarely vouchsafed to one so young; and

WHEREAS, Airman Holt 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, 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 SENATE that the members of this body honor Airman First Class Antoine J. Holt for making the ultimate sacrifice in his courageous and dedicated service to our nation and that the most sincere condolences are offered to his family and loved ones.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Airman First Class Antoine J. Holt.