SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pride in

 1-2     honoring the women of Texas who have served in our nation's armed

 1-3     forces and in recognizing March 26, 1997, as Texas Women Veterans

 1-4     Day; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Since March is Women's History Month and there are

 1-6     records of women serving in our military that date back to the

 1-7     Civil War, it is an appropriate time to celebrate Texas Women

 1-8     Veterans Day; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The number of women serving in the United States

1-10     Armed Forces and the number of women veterans continue to increase;

1-11     there are over 84,000 women currently living in Texas who have

1-12     served in the military; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Women contribute greatly to the security of our

1-14     country through honorable military service that often involves

1-15     tremendous hardship and danger; 37,080 women served during wartime

1-16     in the Persian Gulf, Vietnam, Korea, and World War II and a total

1-17     of 56,120 women from Texas have served in the military; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Texas Women Veterans Day provides citizens with the

1-19     opportunity to show their loyal support for the brave women of our

1-20     state who have defended our nation's ideals, security, and safety;

1-21     it is also a time to focus on the special needs of women veterans

1-22     and to show appreciation for their many contributions to our

1-23     society; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, It is fitting that the Texas Legislature honor the

 2-2     women of Texas who have served in the military for the love they

 2-3     have demonstrated for our country and for their exceptional valor

 2-4     and loyalty; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-6     hereby commend Texas women veterans on their outstanding service on

 2-7     behalf of our country and extend to them best wishes on Texas Women

 2-8     Veterans Day; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for them

2-10     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 59 was adopted by the Senate

         on March 26, 1997.

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                                                 Secretary of the Senate

               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 59 was adopted by the House

         on April 18, 1997.

                                             _______________________________

                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

         Approved:

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                     Date

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                   Governor