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. 2-9 _____________________________________ 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. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate