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89(R) HCR 149 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.C.R. No. 149
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor was established
to recognize gallant and intrepid service by a member of the state
or federal military forces, and it is fitting that U.S. Navy SEAL
Nathan Gage Ingram of Roanoke be posthumously recognized with this
prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 22, 1996, Gage Ingram was a graduate of
Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club and Texas Tech University;
he answered his nation's call to duty by enlisting in the United
States Navy in 2019; after completing SEAL qualification training,
he joined one of the most elite fighting forces in the world and
attained the rank of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd
Class; and
WHEREAS, On January 11, 2024, Petty Officer Ingram and the
other members of SEAL Team 3 were tasked with carrying out a raid on
a cargo ship carrying Iranian missile components bound for Houthi
militants in Yemen; he was serving as team lead communicator during
the hazardous nighttime operation that took place in rough seas off
the coast of Somalia; while waiting to board the cargo ship, he saw
a member of his unit fall into the water; without regard for his own
safety, he jumped into the sea to attempt a rescue but was unable to
locate his fellow SEAL amid the five- to eight-foot swells; Petty
Officer Ingram grabbed hold of a ladder on the target vessel but
rather than climbing to safety, he again tried to find his teammate
until being swept away by a wave; both men were lost at sea; and
WHEREAS, Petty Officer Ingram was posthumously promoted to
Special Warfare Operator First Class, and he has been honored with
the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his extraordinary heroism; he
was also the recipient of the Navy "E" Ribbon, the National Defense
Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal;
the 27-year-old Texan left behind a loving family to treasure his
memory, including his wife, Jewel Ingram, his mother and
stepfather, Kristi and Danny Hughes, his father, Chet Ingram, his
sister, Jaci Ingram, and his stepsiblings, Tyler Hughes and Deidra
Mytopher; and
WHEREAS, A young man of uncommon courage and patriotism,
Nathan Gage Ingram made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his
nation, and he is truly deserving of our state's highest military
award for valor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby direct the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously
award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Navy SEAL Nathan
Gage Ingram in recognition of his valiant military service.
Bumgarner
Hefner
Spiller
Wilson
Little
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President of the Senate
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 149 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 130, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 149 was adopted by the Senate on
June 1, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor