Wiccan Soldier and Widow Honored in Nevada
21 MAR 2007 - Roberta Stewart attended the 74th Session of the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. The widow of fallen Wiccan hero Sgt. Patrick Stewart was invited by Executive Director of Nevada’s Veterans ServicesTim Tetz to witness the passage of Resolution 15, which honored 35 soldiers from the state of Nevada killed in the Global War on Terrorism. The session opened at 11:23 am in Carson City, Nevada with a prayer by Chaplain James Satilek in which he asked that God “Unify mankind and illumine the world of humanity.” The “Presentation of the Colors” by the Honor Guard of the Nevada National Guard, was followed by a vote on Resolution No. 15. Sixty-six members of the Nevada State Assembly and Senate passed the resolution in a unanimous vote.
“WHEREAS, since the launching of the Global War on Terrorism in response to attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, through the Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Operations, over 3,500 Americans have lost their lives, including thirty-five Nevadans; and
WHEREAS, the service of these women and men required sacrifice, hardship, endurance, dedication, courage and the highest level of patriotism; and
WHEREAS, Those Nevada citizens who served our country in the name of freedom and justice deserve special recognition for their sacrifice; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE SENATE CONCURRING,
That the following Nevadans are hereby honored for sacrificing their lives in service to their country.
RESOLVED, that the members of the 74th Session of the Nevada Legislature honor these brave Nevadans who made the ultimate sacrifice through their service, dedication and commitment to this country and their fellow man.” >> more