HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, On May 31, 1999, as our state and nation draw
 1-2     together to mark Memorial Day, a ceremony in the Texas State
 1-3     Cemetery will dedicate the Medal of Honor Monument in a fitting
 1-4     tribute to the brave Lone Star soldiers who have earned America's
 1-5     highest military honor; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The monument recognizes 83 native or adopted Texans
 1-7     who have received the Medal of Honor; their valorous service
 1-8     represented Texas in the Civil War, the Indian campaigns, the
 1-9     Philippine Insurrection, the Veracruz campaign, World Wars I and
1-10     II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The south face of the red granite obelisk presents
1-12     the three service branch medals, an inscription regarding the
1-13     circumstance of the awarding of the medal, and an inscription of
1-14     the purpose of the monument; each of the three remaining sides
1-15     represents the various branches of service and includes the names
1-16     of the campaigns and the names of the individuals who received the
1-17     medal; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The monument was designed by Texas Parks and
1-19     Wildlife landscape architect Bill McDonald and constructed by
1-20     Stasswender Memorials of Austin; the allegiance and artistry
1-21     brought to the fore in the creation of this monument give eloquent
1-22     voice to the respect and emotion Texans hold for these soldiers;
1-23     and
1-24           WHEREAS, There are 83 names inscribed on the monument, and
 2-1     several of the 10 recipients still living will attend or have
 2-2     family present for the ceremony; Texas Governor George W. Bush,
 2-3     many state elected officials, members of the Texas Legislature, and
 2-4     ranking military personnel will attend; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Each of the men whose names appear on the Medal of
 2-6     Honor Monument demonstrated exemplary patriotism and valor, and
 2-7     they serve as an inspiration for both their fellow soldiers and the
 2-8     civilian public they protected; at 10 a.m. on May 31, 1999, their
 2-9     families and friends will gather in remembrance, and it is a great
2-10     and moving honor to join in recognizing these courageous Texas
2-11     soldiers at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-12           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-13     hereby commemorate the dedication of the Medal of Honor Monument in
2-14     the Texas State Cemetery and pay tribute to the Texas soldiers who
2-15     have been awarded the Medal of Honor, for these men are owed a
2-16     profound debt and our deepest gratitude.
                                                                      Hunter
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 309 was adopted by the House on May
         27, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 309 was adopted by the Senate on
         May 31, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor