R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, May 26, 1997, marks the opening of Veterans Memorial

 1-2     Park in Cisco, and this historic occasion is truly deserving of

 1-3     special legislative recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The park, which sits on a half-acre plot owned by

 1-5     Louise and Elvis Nelms, will house dozens of white crosses bearing

 1-6     the names of local veterans who died while defending our country,

 1-7     and the park's theme, "Where They Will Never Be Forgotten,"

 1-8     succinctly expresses the feelings of this proud community; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Nelms have dedicated themselves to the

1-10     creation of this memorial and have gained tremendous support from

1-11     their fellow residents; Mr. Nelms, a veteran and a recipient of

1-12     both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, has gone beyond the call

1-13     of duty to protect America, and Mrs. Nelms is a former volunteer at

1-14     a veterans hospital in California and a patriot of high order; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Although Veterans Memorial Park is small in size,

1-16     its importance to the members of this fine community is great

1-17     indeed, and by offering this tribute to the many fine men and women

1-18     who have died in the service of our country or remain missing in

1-19     action, the citizens of Cisco and Eastland County have helped to

1-20     ensure that the memory of these brave Americans will live forever;

1-21     now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of Veterans Memorial

1-24     Park in Cisco and commend Louise and Elvis Nelms for their

 2-1     commitment to this admirable project; and, be it further

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

 2-3     prepared for the veterans of Eastland County as an expression of

 2-4     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Keffer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 881 was adopted by the House on May

         12, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House