Bill Text: TX HR1757 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 2011 Warrior's Weekend, taking place in Port O'Connor, May 20-22, to honor members of the military who have been wounded in the line of duty.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-16 - Reported enrolled [HR1757 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR1757-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1757 |
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WHEREAS, Warrior's Weekend is taking place in Port O'Connor | ||
May 20 through 22, 2011, and this outstanding event offers | ||
well-deserved recognition for the selfless service rendered by the | ||
members of the United States armed forces; and | ||
WHEREAS, First held in 2007, Warrior's Weekend brings | ||
together military personnel who have been wounded in action to | ||
enjoy a relaxing day of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico as well as a | ||
special dinner and other activities; and | ||
WHEREAS, The event places a special emphasis on those service | ||
members who have been injured in the Global War on Terrorism, | ||
including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; | ||
more than 200 veterans are taking part, arriving by air and bus not | ||
only from Texas facilities such as Fort Sam Houston, Fort Hood, and | ||
Fort Bliss but also from military bases and hospitals in Kentucky, | ||
Colorado, Kansas, New York, Utah, and Washington, D.C.; and | ||
WHEREAS, Warrior's Weekend also allows Texans to show their | ||
support for the exceptional efforts of our men and women in uniform; | ||
as part of that effort, a Field of Honor composed of more than 1,000 | ||
American flags is on display at Faith Family Church in Victoria May | ||
14 through 30, with a dedication ceremony taking place on May 20 | ||
attended by Warrior's Weekend honorees; the flags are purchased | ||
through individual donations, and this touching monument pays | ||
tribute to all members of the military who have been wounded or who | ||
have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and | ||
WHEREAS, The valiant individuals who take up arms to defend | ||
our nation and its ideals are deserving of our deepest respect and | ||
enduring support, and Warrior's Weekend provides an exceptional | ||
opportunity to honor the admirable heroism of those who have risked | ||
all by stepping into harm's way as members of the United States | ||
military; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2011 Warrior's Weekend and | ||
extend heartfelt appreciation and sincere best wishes to the | ||
veterans taking part in the event as well as to all those who have | ||
worked to make the gathering a success. | ||
Morrison | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1757 was adopted by the House on May | ||
12, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||