By:  Rosson                                            S.R. No. 886
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, World War II was a historic and cataclysmic event
    1-3  which touched the lives of millions of Americans; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, The people of the United States were united in common
    1-5  cause throughout the period of World War II; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, More than 16 million Americans served in the
    1-7  United States Armed Forces during World War II, in which more than
    1-8  400,000 Americans lost their lives; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The sacrifices and contributions of those who served
   1-10  in the United States Armed Forces during World War II are deserving
   1-11  of commemoration, honor, and recognition; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, V-E Day, May 8, 1995, marks the 50th anniversary of
   1-13  the total defeat and surrender of Germany and the conclusion of
   1-14  armed conflict in the European Theater of the war, thus moving the
   1-15  world nearer to the close of World War II and the ushering in of
   1-16  the greatest era of peace the world has ever known; now, therefore,
   1-17  be it
   1-18        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-19  74th Legislature, hereby call upon all citizens of Texas to
   1-20  observe May 8, 1995, as the 50th anniversary of Victory in Europe
   1-21  and commend the veterans of America's Armed Forces in World War II
   1-22  for their courage, honor, sacrifice, and dedication to their country
   1-23  in the cause of justice, freedom and democracy; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared under the
    2-2  Seal of the Senate in commemoration of those valiant men and women
    2-3  who served with loyalty and steadfastness in the United States Armed
    2-4  Forces during World War II.
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    2-6                                       President of the Senate
    2-7                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-8                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-9                               on May 2, 1995.
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   2-11                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-12                               ______________________________________
   2-13                                        Member, Texas Senate