Bill Text: TX HCR173 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 173 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Convening a joint memorial session to pay tribute to all members of the U.S. military killed in the line of duty.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-05-20 - Received from the House [HCR173 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HCR173-Introduced.html

	86R32375 JGH-D

	By: Flynn	H.C.R. No. 173



	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, For well over a century, Americans have set aside a
	time to honor those members of its military forces who have died in
	this country's service; and
	WHEREAS, Originally called Decoration Day, this special
	remembrance was first observed in 1868, when flowers were placed on
	the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers; by the end of the 19th
	century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30
	throughout the nation, and in 1971 Congress designated the last
	Monday in May as Memorial Day; and
	WHEREAS, Legions of Americans have stepped forward to serve
	their country in times of conflict, and more than a million have
	made the ultimate sacrifice; they "gave the last full measure of
	devotion" on their native soil, in foreign lands, and on seas around
	the world; today, we pause to remember with fresh sorrow all Texans
	who have been slain in combat as members of the United States
	military, and we acknowledge the profound loss sustained by the
	families they have left behind; and
	WHEREAS, In memorial ceremonies around the nation, Americans
	reflect on their heritage and recognize the extreme sacrifices made
	by those who serve in the armed forces of this country; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED by the 86th Texas Legislature, That the Senate and
	House of Representatives of the State of Texas meet in a joint
	memorial session in the Hall of the House of Representatives on
	Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 10 a.m., for the Fallen Heroes Memorial
	Service to pay tribute to all members of the U.S. military killed in
	the line of duty and to honor especially the patriotic sons and
	daughters of the Lone Star State who have given their lives; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That the Honorable Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas,
	all Texas state officials, and the family members of those killed in
	the service of this country be, and hereby are, invited to attend
	the joint memorial session; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That Memorial Day 2019 be commemorated and that the
	contributions of all the men and women who have served our great
	country be recognized.