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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of the United States armed forces who so |
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honorably served our nation during the Vietnam War and to pay |
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tribute to them on the occasion of Vietnam Veterans Day on March |
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29, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The Vietnam War was one of the longest military |
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conflicts in United States history; more than three million |
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Americans served in Southeast Asia during the war, with more than |
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58,000 making the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 3,400 |
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Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of the service and sacrifice of |
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the thousands of Texans who served in the Vietnam War, the 79th |
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Legislature of the State of Texas passed House Concurrent |
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Resolution 36, which called for the construction of a monument on |
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the Capitol grounds to pay tribute to those who took part in the |
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conflict; the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument was |
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dedicated on March 29, 2014; and |
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WHEREAS, The men and women who served the nation during the |
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Vietnam War embodied the highest standards of courage, |
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sacrifice, and devotion to duty, and their heroic actions set a |
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lasting example that will live forever in the annals of American |
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history; and |
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WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that these brave veterans be |
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recognized for their patriotism and their service on behalf of |
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the nation as Texans across the state observe Vietnam Veterans |
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Day; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the veterans of the United States |
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armed forces who served during the Vietnam War on their |
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extraordinary service to their nation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of their great dedication and their sacrifice. |