By: Nixon S.R. No. 101 1-1 By: Nixon S.R. No. 101 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The most important asset in Texas today is 1-4 our youth, who are the leaders and statesmen of tomorrow; and 1-5 WHEREAS, It is vitally important to emphasize the 1-6 qualities which we want future generations of Texans to emulate 1-7 and value; among the foremost of these qualities are patriotism 1-8 and dignity; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The brave men and women who fought in wars to 1-10 preserve our country's freedoms have left a lasting standard 1-11 for others to follow; and 1-12 WHEREAS, It is of paramount significance that we instill 1-13 in our young people an appreciation of the courage and valor 1-14 demonstrated by those who have given their lives to protect our 1-15 country; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Providing an educational opportunity for our 1-17 children to learn about the cost of securing the blessings of 1-18 democracy for future generations would be a commendable goal 1-19 for our state's schools to pursue; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 75th Legislature, hereby encourage schools throughout our 1-22 great state to teach the importance of patriotism to today's 1-23 schoolchildren; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-2 as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on February 4, 1997. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate