Bill Text: TX SR1238 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-27 - Reported enrolled [SR1238 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR1238-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in | ||
joining citizens across America in observing our national | ||
holiday, Memorial Day, on Monday, May 30, 2011; and | ||
WHEREAS, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day | ||
and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed | ||
on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers; in 1968, | ||
Congress designated the last Monday in May as Memorial Day; and | ||
WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, we pay homage to those who lost | ||
their lives fighting for our nation, for it is due to their | ||
courage and sacrifice that today our nation is free and | ||
prosperous; and | ||
WHEREAS, This special day is an opportunity for Americans | ||
everywhere to express their heartfelt gratitude to the United | ||
States veterans, both living and dead, for the valor and | ||
dedication they have shown on behalf of our beloved country; | ||
today, there are over 1.5 million veterans living in Texas and | ||
deserving of our praise; and | ||
WHEREAS, Those who died for their country in World War I, | ||
World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, | ||
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and other | ||
conflicts have left behind legacies of courage and devotion for | ||
generations of American citizens, as well as memories that will be | ||
treasured forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew them; and | ||
WHEREAS, It is a grateful nation today that reflects upon | ||
our American heritage and recognizes the extreme sacrifices made | ||
by all who serve in the armed forces; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby express appreciation to all the brave men and | ||
women who have served our great country and honor the memory of | ||
those who died on its behalf; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
honor of all who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation. | ||
Van de Putte | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 27, 2011. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |