By:  Shapiro                                    S.R. No. 1027
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Senate wish to join the
    1-3  citizens of Plano in honoring our nation's veterans on Memorial Day
    1-4  when Americans everywhere gather to express their gratitude and to
    1-5  pay tribute to the courageous men and women of the armed forces who
    1-6  have answered our nation's call to duty and who have furthered the
    1-7  cause of freedom throughout the world; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, This year's observance at the Plano Municipal
    1-9  Center will feature many stirring activities throughout the day,
   1-10  including an address by the event's keynote speaker,
   1-11  Colonel Wes Geary, a 21-gun salute, a static equipment display,
   1-12  a children's parade of flags, a special wreath ceremony at the
   1-13  Veteran's Memorial, and performances by the Plano Community Band;
   1-14  and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas are justifiably proud of the
   1-16  many valiant individuals from our state who have served in our
   1-17  nation's conflicts with great honor and distinction; foremost in
   1-18  our hearts are those fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate price
   1-19  to preserve the noble ideals on which this country was founded; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, The organizers of this Memorial Day Observance are
   1-21  indeed deserving of special legislative recognition for their hard
   1-22  work and dedication in bringing this important event to fruition;
   1-23  now, therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-2  73rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Plano
    2-3  Memorial Day Committee and the other dedicated volunteers who
    2-4  have contributed their time and talents to ensure the success
    2-5  of this memorable community event; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
    2-7  prepared for the organizers of the Memorial Day Observance in
    2-8  Plano as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.
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   2-10                                        President of the Senate
   2-11                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-12                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-13                                 the Senate on May 22, 1993.
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   2-15                                        Secretary of the Senate
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   2-17                                         Member, Texas Senate