By: Gallegos H.R. No. 351 73R5990 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The American Legion Harrisburg Post 472, 22nd 1-2 District, 2nd Division, Department of Texas, is celebrating its 1-3 60th anniversary on March 20, 1993, in Houston, Texas; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Dedicated to the support of our nation's veterans 1-5 and their community, the American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 1-6 includes in its membership those who served with distinction in 1-7 conflicts from World War I to Operation Desert Storm; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Active in a myriad of worthy community services, 1-9 Post 472 participates in school medal award ceremonies, outdoor 1-10 concerts, parades, teen dances, providing Christmas baskets, and 1-11 promoting our national pastime as sponsors of Little League 1-12 baseball; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Reflective of the high level of respect and 1-14 gratitude given Post 472 by the community, local schools were named 1-15 after two esteemed American Legion members, Mario Gallegos, Sr., 1-16 and Raul Martinez; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Members of Post 472 have proudly displayed our 1-18 nation's colors, serving as Honor Guard at hundreds of parades, 1-19 funerals, and other ceremonies over the past 15 years; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Our democracy is only as strong as those on whom we 1-21 rely to protect and cherish it, and we salute the men and women who 1-22 give of themselves to ensure that our country and way of life will 1-23 continue to stand as a beacon of hope to people the world over; 1-24 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby honor the American Legion Harrisburg Post 472, 2-3 22nd District, 2nd Division, Department of Texas, on 60 years of 2-4 outstanding service to our veterans and their community; and, be it 2-5 further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the members of American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 as 2-8 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.