By Uresti H.R. No. 307 76R6860 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay 1-2 tribute to the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 for 1-3 their history of courage, sacrifice, and generosity; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Veterans who served abroad during wartime have 1-5 endured untold emotional and physical sacrifices, painful 1-6 separations from loved ones, and the ultimate in personal loss as 1-7 they have bravely fought to uphold the high ideals of freedom and 1-8 equality; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Continuing a proud tradition of personal service, 1-10 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 members generously help 1-11 individuals in their community who require assistance in meeting 1-12 basic needs; the motto, "We honor our dead by helping the living," 1-13 is a testament to their loyalty and devotion to their fellow human 1-14 beings; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The membership of the San Antonio Veterans of 1-16 Foreign Wars Post 9186 is part of more than two million veterans 1-17 nationwide who comprise the national organization; beginning in 1-18 1899, local veterans groups worked to secure rights and benefits 1-19 for their military service, and following a number of revisions, 1-20 the coalition evolved and in 1913 became the Veterans of Foreign 1-21 Wars of the United States; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 members symbolize 1-23 the best in American values as they continue honoring their 1-24 commitment to protect and serve their country and it is indeed 2-1 fitting that they be recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars 2-4 Post 9186 for valiant service to their country; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9186 as 2-7 an expression of highest regard by the Texas House of 2-8 Representatives.