Bill Text: TX HR55 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the Fourth of July, 2016.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-27 - Reported enrolled [HR55 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR55-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 55 |
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WHEREAS, Each year, Texans join in celebrating the Fourth of | ||
July in honor of the day America's founding fathers adopted one of | ||
the landmark documents of modern history, the Declaration of | ||
Independence; and | ||
WHEREAS, Independence Day gatherings are a beloved American | ||
tradition, one that brings together citizens of many different | ||
backgrounds and that fosters a welcome sense of community; at such | ||
times, the Stars and Stripes waves proudly as individuals across | ||
the country pause to reflect on the ideals that undergird the great | ||
American experiment, a government of the people, by the people, and | ||
for the people; and | ||
WHEREAS, The dream envisioned by this nation's founders has | ||
not been secured without tremendous cost; from the colonial | ||
militias who skirmished with muskets to the brave men and women who | ||
serve today in the world's most sophisticated fighting force, the | ||
sacrifices of our troops have been extraordinary; we can never | ||
fully repay the debt owed to our military personnel for the service | ||
they have rendered or to their families for the deprivations they | ||
have endured; nonetheless, on this special day we extend our | ||
heartfelt gratitude and profound respect to those on the front | ||
lines and to their loved ones on the home front; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Fourth of July serves as a reminder of the solemn | ||
promise of freedom that has defined America since the delegates of | ||
the Continental Congress made their famous declaration in 1776; as | ||
Texans gather to celebrate Independence Day in 2016, we will give | ||
thanks for the blessing of self-government and pledge anew to | ||
uphold the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of | ||
happiness, axioms so eloquently affirmed at the birth of our | ||
nation; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the Fourth of July, 2016. | ||
Price | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on | ||
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||