R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The members of American Legion Post 251 are

 1-2     observing the 77th anniversary of the founding of this esteemed

 1-3     fraternal organization, and this event is truly deserving of

 1-4     legislative recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Located in El Campo, Craig-Harriss Post 251 was

 1-6     chartered on August 30, 1920, as America and its citizens were

 1-7     coming to grips with the aftermath of World War I; during their

 1-8     many years of service to the El Campo community, these Legionnaires

 1-9     have endeavored to promote the cause of freedom in America while

1-10     taking an active role in the local community; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Established in 1919, the American Legion is the

1-12     nation's largest veterans organization, with 4.5 million men and

1-13     women counted among its ranks; these patriotic individuals have

1-14     heroically served the United States during periods of war and have

1-15     continued to assist America's citizens in other times of need; and

1-16           WHEREAS, After 77 years of assisting area veterans and

1-17     establishing a commitment to bettering the community, the members

1-18     of Craig-Harriss Post 251 are indeed "Still Serving America"; the

1-19     many good works undertaken by this fine group have distinguished it

1-20     among the citizens of El Campo, and this chamber takes great

1-21     pleasure in honoring this commendable organization and its

1-22     extraordinary history on this occasion; now, therefore, be it

1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-24     Legislature hereby commemorate the 77th anniversary of the founding

 2-1     of American Legion Post 251 and recognize the week of March 9-15,

 2-2     1997, as American Legion Week in Texas; and, be it further

 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-4     prepared for Commander Andrew Garza and the Legionnaires of

 2-5     Craig-Harriss Post 251 as an expression of highest regard by the

 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Cook

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 273 was adopted by the House on April

         3, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House