By:  Patterson                                        S.C.R. No. 59

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                            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 continues to

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

1-12     have 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 actually from Texas have served in the military;

1-18     and

1-19           WHEREAS, Texas Women Veterans Day provides citizens with the

1-20     opportunity to show their loyal support for the brave women of our

1-21     state who have defended our nation's ideals, security, and safety;

1-22     it is also a time to focus on the special needs of women veterans

1-23     and to show appreciation for their many contributions to our

 2-1     society; and

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

 2-3     women of Texas who have served in the military for the love they

 2-4     have demonstrated for our country and for their exceptional valor

 2-5     and loyalty; now, therefore, be it

 2-6           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-7     hereby commend Texas women veterans on their outstanding service on

 2-8     behalf of our country and extend to them best wishes on Texas Women

 2-9     Veterans Day; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for them

2-11     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.