By Johnson H.R. No. 917 74R12488 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 27, 1995, residents of Kirbyville and 1-2 surrounding communities will gather to dedicate the Kirbyville 1-3 Veterans' Memorial and honor those individuals from the area who 1-4 have died in service to their country; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Inscribed in the memorial are the names of 881 brave 1-6 soldiers, whose service spanned conflicts from the Civil War to 1-7 Operation Desert Storm; while each of these courageous citizens was 1-8 from the Kirbyville area, they also shared another common bond in 1-9 that they placed their nation's sovereignty and safety above 1-10 consideration for their own lives; and 1-11 WHEREAS, An honored guest at this event will be Staff 1-12 Sergeant Lucian Adams, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for 1-13 exhibiting unflinching bravery and remarkable heroism in an 1-14 encounter near St. Die, France, during World War II in which he 1-15 single-handedly captured several heavily fortified enemy positions; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, The Veterans Memorial Committee labored tirelessly 1-18 to raise the necessary funds to create this important memorial, and 1-19 its dedicated officers are: Giles Horn, president; Joe Folk, vice 1-20 president; Jean McDaniel, secretary; and Lindel Smith, treasurer; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, Other Veterans Memorial Committee members who 1-23 provided invaluable assistance in bringing this project to fruition 1-24 include Sam Cofty, Alton Adams, Nelda Herrin, Linda Roberts, Gail 2-1 Shelby, Robert Lee and Hazel Fuller, Pat Manchac, Onnie Weaver, 2-2 Jerry Weaver, Pete Patrick, Earl Glenn, Robert Jones, Charles 2-3 Jones, William Grigsby, Bill Patrick, Calvin Barnett, Bessie Smith, 2-4 Willie McDaniel, and Bill Pressley; the Kirbyville American Legion 2-5 Post No. 465 also made significant contributions to this worthy 2-6 cause; and 2-7 WHEREAS, To truly comprehend the value of liberty, a 2-8 citizenry must never be allowed to forget the many sacrifices made 2-9 by their forebears to preserve their country's cherished freedoms, 2-10 and it is appropriate that they be remembered for their exceptional 2-11 service with this fitting memorial that will stand forevermore in 2-12 their honor; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Kirbyville 2-15 Veterans' Memorial and honor those men and women from the 2-16 Kirbyville area who paid the ultimate price in service to their 2-17 nation; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for the Veterans Memorial Committee as an expression of 2-20 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.