SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 353
	WHEREAS, Members of the Department of Texas Veterans of
	Foreign Wars marked the 100th anniversary of their
	organization's founding on April 21, 2021; and
	WHEREAS, In 1921, Texas VFW was chartered by the Veterans
	of Foreign Wars of the United States, a nonprofit organization
	that serves all veterans from the active, guard, and reserve
	forces; the Department of Texas initially included five existing
	VFW Posts in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and
	Palestine, and a new post, in El Paso, was added soon thereafter;
	today, it encompasses more than 300 posts across the state; and
	WHEREAS, Texas VFW fosters patriotism, supports
	active-duty military, and advocates for veterans and their
	families; the organization contributed to the creation of the
	Texas Veterans Commission and works closely with that agency
	regarding such matters as job training, employment and education
	benefits, and disability claims; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, Texas VFW has contributed to
	the wider community by donating resources and volunteer hours to
	civic and charitable organizations; it funds college
	scholarships through the VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy
	initiatives, and it supports scouting, youth athletic teams,
	JROTC, and other programs for youngsters; moreover, it conducts a
	recognition program for teachers who encourage good citizenship;
	and
	WHEREAS, Members of Texas VFW Posts have gone on to serve
	as presidents of the United States, governors of Texas, members
	of Congress, and members of the Texas Legislature; and
	WHEREAS, Texans have long demonstrated their bravery and
	patriotism by answering their nation's call to duty, and over the
	course of a century, Texas VFW has provided the support that
	ensures our state's veterans are recognized and rewarded for
	their service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate the Department of Texas
	Veterans of Foreign Wars on the 100th anniversary of its founding
	and honor its members for their contributions to their country
	and their communities; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Texas VFW as an expression of high regard from the
	Texas Senate.
	Gutierrez
	Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
	Bettencourt Huffman Perry
	Birdwell Hughes Powell
	Blanco Johnson Schwertner
	Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
	Campbell Lucio Springer
	Creighton Menéndez Taylor
	Eckhardt Miles West
	Hall Nelson Whitmire
	Hancock Nichols Zaffirini
	Patrick, 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 May 11, 2021.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate