Bill Text: TX HR138 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 138 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: Commemorating Veterans Day 2017 in Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-27 - Reported enrolled [HR138 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR138-Introduced.html

	85R7508(5) JCD-D

	By: Alonzo	H.R. No. 138



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, America's military veterans hold a revered place in
	the history of this country and in the hearts of its people, and on
	Veterans Day 2017, residents of Texas are gathering to pay
	heartfelt tribute to these brave men and women; and
	WHEREAS, In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed
	November 11 as Armistice Day to commemorate the anniversary of the
	end of World War I and to recognize the heroism of those who died in
	service to their country during that terrible conflict; the date
	was eventually made a legal holiday, and in 1954, it was renamed
	Veterans Day to honor all who have performed military service in our
	nation's behalf, whether as a member of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine
	Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard; and
	WHEREAS, Service in the armed forces demands much of the men
	and women who undertake it, and the burdens assumed can be great;
	hundreds of thousands of these valiant patriots have made the
	ultimate sacrifice in response to their nation's call, and
	countless others have sustained injuries, both visible and unseen,
	that are carried with them for a lifetime; and
	WHEREAS, We owe a profound debt of gratitude to those who have
	committed themselves to the defense of our freedom, and Veterans
	Day offers a fitting occasion to acknowledge and pay tribute to the
	steadfast courage and dedication of the men and women who have
	served in our nation's armed forces; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate Veterans Day 2017 and that sincere
	best wishes be extended to the residents of Texas for a meaningful
	and memorable observance.