Bill Text: TX SR320 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on the occasion of its opening.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2025-03-25 - Reported enrolled [SR320 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-SR320-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join | ||
| the citizens of Arlington and Texans throughout the state in | ||
| celebrating the grand opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum | ||
| in Arlington on March 25, 2025; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The highest military decoration awarded by the | ||
| United States Armed Forces, the Medal of Honor is bestowed upon | ||
| American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast | ||
| guardsmen who have distinguished themselves for acts of valor, | ||
| conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity at the risk of life above | ||
| and beyond the call of duty; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor was established under President | ||
| Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and was first awarded on March | ||
| 25, 1863; since that time, an estimated 40 million men and women | ||
| have served in the United States Armed Forces, and fewer than 4,000 | ||
| have received this prestigious accolade; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today, there are 61 living recipients of the Medal | ||
| of Honor across the United States, and the nine recipients who | ||
| currently reside in Texas are Patrick Brady, Florent Groberg, Sal | ||
| Giunta, Michael Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter, James Fleming, | ||
| Dakota Meyer, and Robert O'Malley; these loyal patriots served | ||
| their country in times of need, and they have each demonstrated | ||
| extraordinary bravery and steadfast commitment to defending our | ||
| nation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum | ||
| in Arlington coincides with National Medal of Honor Day; visitors | ||
| to the museum will have the opportunity to learn about the | ||
| history and significance of the award while gaining insight into | ||
| the valorous achievements of medal recipients; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor | ||
| have set an exceptional example of courage and selfless service, | ||
| and the National Medal of Honor Museum is a fitting tribute to | ||
| their inspiring legacy; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commemorate the opening of the National | ||
| Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington and extend to Medal of Honor | ||
| recipients in Texas sincere gratitude for their heroic service; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the museum as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Hancock | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 25, 2025. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
