Texas HCR146 directs the governor to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army veteran Rickey Dudley Wittner.

Texas HCR146 honors U.S. Army veteran Rickey Dudley Wittner by directing the governor to award him the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. Wittner, a native of Houston, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969, served in the Vietnam War, and demonstrated extraordinary bravery during a helicopter crash in 1970. Despite severe injuries, he rescued 12 people, earning the Soldier's Medal for heroism, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal. After his active-duty service, he continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Texas Army National Guard until his honorable discharge in 1987.

Texas HCR146 directs the governor to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army veteran Rickey Dudley Wittner.

Texas HCR146 honors U.S. Army veteran Rickey Dudley Wittner by directing the governor to award him the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. Wittner, a native of Houston, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969, served in the Vietnam War, and demonstrated extraordinary bravery during a helicopter crash in 1970. Despite severe injuries, he rescued 12 people, earning the Soldier's Medal for heroism, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal. After his active-duty service, he continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Texas Army National Guard until his honorable discharge in 1987.