H.R. No. 327 is a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez, a Medal of Honor recipient known for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. Born in 1935 in Lindenau, Texas, Benavidez faced significant challenges in his early life, including being orphaned and dropping out of school to work. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and, despite being injured during his first tour in Vietnam, returned to serve with the Green Berets. On May 2, 1968, he heroically volunteered for a rescue mission to save a Special Forces team surrounded by enemy troops, enduring severe injuries while successfully saving eight men and securing classified documents.

The resolution also highlights the recent loaning of Benavidez's Medal of Honor to the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, by his family, who continue to honor his legacy through community service and civic engagement. The Texas House expresses its gratitude to the Benavidez family for sharing his inspiring story and recognizes the enduring impact of Master Sergeant Benavidez's courage and commitment to his country. The resolution concludes with a tribute to both Master Sergeant Benavidez and his late wife, Hilaria "Lala" Coy Benavidez, and an official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the family as a token of appreciation.