HJR 145

HJR145 191135-2 By Representative Ford RFD: Rules First Read: 06-FEB-18 HJR145 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution, POSTHUMOUSLY HONORING CAPTAIN ROBERT WALKER HUBBARD FOR OUTSTANDING MILITARY ACHIEVEMENT. WHEREAS, highest commendations are posthumously presented to Captain Robert Walker for outstanding military achievement; and WHEREAS, Captain Robert Walker Hubbard was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his meritorious actions while serving as an Advisor to the Revolutionary Development Cadre, Thua Thien Province, in the City of Hue, Republic of Vietnam from January 31 to February 4, 1968; and WHEREAS, Captain Robert Walker Hubbard organized a defense against the repeated assaults from enemy forces, covered the front door along with two of his companions and covered the withdrawal of his unit and inflicted numerous casualties upon the enemy; during the ensuing the days, he administered to the wounded, foraged for food and water for his companions, searched for assistance, and returned deadly accurate fire on the enemy; on February 4, 1968, while leading the group with only a single hand grenade in an attempt to reach friendly forces south of the city, he was hit and mortally wounded by small-arms fire; he paid the ultimate HJR145 sacrifice and gave his life to help his fellow Americans escape; and WHEREAS, Captain Robert Walker Hubbard is a worthy exemplar of those brave and noble individuals whose unwavering defense of freedom and democracy and willingness to risk their lives for their fellow citizens combined with their tireless dedication and exceptional abilities reflect immense credit upon our great country and the entire State of Alabama; we are truly indebted to the valor of Captain Robert Walker Hubbard; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That Captain Robert Walker Hubbard is posthumously honored and commended, and this resolution is offered to his family in deepest admiration and appreciation of his remarkable military service. HJR145 Speaker of the House of Representatives President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was adopted by the House 13-FEB-18. Jeff Woodard Clerk Senate 15-FEB-18 Adopted