By Uresti                                              H.R. No. 455
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                                 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.