Bill Text: TX HR1413 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion and the work of American Legion Post No. 472 in Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-13 - Reported enrolled [HR1413 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1413-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1413

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Post No. 472 of the American Legion in
Houston celebrated the 100th anniversary of the national American
Legion organization with an event on March 16, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Founded in March 1919, the American Legion has built
a proud tradition of dedicated service to military personnel,
families, and communities; with more than two million
wartime-veteran members, the entity is a leading advocate for
veterans, patriotic youth programs, and a strong national defense;
and
WHEREAS, One of over 13,000 American Legion posts worldwide,
Post No. 472 carries out the vision of its parent organization
through its members' work in behalf of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the post have contributed to the
exceptional legacy that the American Legion has established over
the past century, and they are performing a noble service through
their ongoing efforts to benefit their community and all those who
have valiantly and faithfully served our nation in the armed
forces; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
American Legion and extend to the members of American Legion Post
No. 472 in Houston sincere best wishes for continued success with
their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for American Legion Post No. 472 as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Hernandez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1413 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House