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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1166
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly joins
 1-4     citizens across America in observing our national holiday,
 1-5     Memorial Day, on Monday, May 31, 1999; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day
 1-7     and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed
 1-8     on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers; in 1968, Congress
 1-9     designated the last Monday in May as Memorial Day; and
1-10           WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, we pay homage to those who lost
1-11     their lives fighting for our nation, for it is due to their
1-12     courage and sacrifice that today our nation is free and
1-13     prosperous; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The promise of freedom was articulated by
1-15     our Declaration of Independence and made real by the American
1-16     Revolution, and the promise of democracy was preserved by the
1-17     hundreds of thousands of Americans who fought and died in
1-18     World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, The men and women who died for our country gave
 2-1     their lives to safeguard our future, and Memorial Day is an
 2-2     opportunity for American citizens to pay tribute to them for their
 2-3     heroism; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, This special day is also an opportunity for
 2-5     Americans everywhere to express their heartfelt gratitude to
 2-6     the United States veterans, both living and dead, for the
 2-7     valor and dedication they have shown on behalf of our beloved
 2-8     country; today, there are more than two million veterans living
 2-9     in Texas, the second largest community of veterans in the nation;
2-10     and
2-11           WHEREAS, Proud of being Americans and ever mindful of
2-12     the duties and responsibilities inherent in good citizenship,
2-13     the men and women of our armed services deserve praise for their
2-14     loyal defense of our country and its ideals; and
2-15           WHEREAS, Those who died for their country have left
2-16     behind legacies of courage and devotion for generations of
2-17     American citizens and memories that will be treasured forever
2-18     in the hearts and minds of all who knew them; and
2-19           WHEREAS, It is a grateful nation today that reflects upon
2-20     our American heritage and recognizes the extreme sacrifices
2-21     made by all who serve in the armed forces; now, therefore,
2-22     be it
2-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-1     76th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to all the brave
 3-2     men and women who have served our country and honor the memory
 3-3     of those who died on its behalf; and, be it further
 3-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
 3-5     honor of all who died in an effort to protect their families
 3-6     and our great nation.
 3-7                                                    Truan
 3-8           Armbrister           Gallegos            Nixon
 3-9           Barrientos           Harris              Ogden
3-10           Bernsen              Haywood             Ratliff
3-11           Bivins               Jackson             Shapiro
3-12           Brown                Lindsay             Shapleigh
3-13           Cain                 Lucio               Sibley
3-14           Carona               Luna                Wentworth
3-15           Duncan               Madla               West
3-16           Ellis                Moncrief            Whitmire
3-17           Fraser               Nelson              Zaffirini
3-18                       Perry, President of the Senate
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3-20                                          President of the Senate
3-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-23                                  on May 31, 1999.
3-24                                  ______________________________________
3-25                                          Secretary of the Senate
3-26                                  ______________________________________
3-27                                            Dean of the Senate