Bill Text: TX SR87 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring the efforts of the Boot Campaign and its contributions to United States active duty service members and veterans.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - Reported enrolled [SR87 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR87-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
WHEREAS, The Boot Campaign has made a positive difference
in the lives of numerous United States active duty service
members and veterans; and
WHEREAS, This charitable initiative was founded by Texas
residents Ginger Giles, Leigh Ann Ranslem, Sherri Reuland,
Mariae Bui, and Heather Fordham, who wanted to provide their
fellow citizens with a means to show support for the military;
the five women, who call themselves the "Boot Girls," were
inspired to undertake the project after reading Lone Survivor,
the nonfiction account of courageous Navy SEAL and Navy Cross
honoree Marcus Luttrell; and
WHEREAS, The campaign originated as a promotion for a
country music concert to benefit the Military Warriors Support
Foundation, which offers employment, education, housing, and
financial assistance to veterans; the musicians posed for
photographs wearing combat boots to symbolize their solidarity
with the troops, and the resulting images were recognized for
their powerful message; and
WHEREAS, Adopting a national focus, the Boot Campaign soon
partnered with a leading military boot manufacturer to sell
combat boots to civilians, donating the proceeds to foundations
that aid returning service members and their families; many
politicians and celebrities have posed for photographs to
promote the project, including Governor Rick Perry and members of
the Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys; and
WHEREAS, The Boot Campaign works with the Lone Survivor
Foundation, helping to fund the construction of a veterans ranch
that will feature rehabilitation and wellness facilities as well
as programs for children and surviving families; money raised by
the Boot Campaign also helps those suffering from post-traumatic
stress disorder; and
WHEREAS, All American citizens owe a profound debt of
gratitude to the present and former members of the United States
armed forces, and the Boot Campaign is helping these brave men
and women to receive the assistance and appreciation they so
richly deserve; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby honor the Boot Campaign and its worthy
efforts to encourage support for our active duty and returning
service members; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Patrick
Birdwell Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Nelson West
Estes Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Williams
Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate