R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association is an 1-2 organization committed to promoting good citizenship and honoring 1-3 the memory of U.S. paratroopers; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This respected organization is composed of more than 1-5 300 members, including active and retired military personnel, some 1-6 of whom have served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, conflicts 1-7 in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Panama, and the Gulf War, 1-8 and many of whom who have earned such recognitions as the 1-9 Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, 1-10 the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In addition to providing a meeting place for 1-12 members, the Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association honors their 1-13 comrades through programs, color guard escort, and flag-raising 1-14 ceremonies; their public-spirited nature shines through as they 1-15 extend assistance to families in need and award scholarships to 1-16 deserving citizens; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A true example of how the dedication and 1-18 perseverance learned in the military can be actively applied to 1-19 civilian activities and community participation, the Alamo Silver 1-20 Wings Airborne Association stands as a model that is truly 1-21 deserving of recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby commend the members of the Alamo Silver Wings 1-24 Airborne Association for their service and many sacrifices in 2-1 behalf of their country and their community and extend to them 2-2 sincere wishes for success and happiness in the future; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association as an 2-6 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Uresti _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 455 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House