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Senate Resolution 47 EX

By: Senator Goggans of the 7th

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and service of Staff Sergeant Chad Michael Mercer and offering condolences to his family upon his recent loss in combat; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Chad Michael Mercer of Waycross, Georgia, was a member of the 48th Infantry Brigade of the Georgia Army National Guard 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, Staff Sergeant Mercer was killed in action on June 30, 2005, while serving in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Mercer 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 defending freedom and securing 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 Staff Sergeant Chad Michael Mercer 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Staff Sergeant Chad Michael Mercer.