SRC-CTC S.C.R. 24 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.C.R. 24
2001S0093/1By: Nelson
Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
2/14/2001
As Filed


DIGEST

The young people of Texas are an important asset, for they are the leaders
and statesmen of tomorrow. Emphasizing certain qualities, such as
patriotism and dignity, aids future generations of Texans in emulating and
valuing them.  Each year, Veterans Day is the designated day the United
States honors the fighting men and women who defended the country, and
those men and women who fought in wars and peace-keeping missions have left
a standard for others to follow.  Providing an educational opportunity for
children to learn about the costs of securing democracy for future
generations and instilling an appreciation of the courage and valor
demonstrated by those who have given their lives to protect this country is
a commendable goal for Texas schools to pursue. 


PURPOSE 

As proposed, S.C.R. 24 submits the following resolutions:

Provides that the 77th Legislature encourage schools throughout the state
to emphasize the observation of Veterans Day and to stress the sacrifices
veterans made to ensure all the rights and privileges that today's students
enjoy.  Provides that a copy of this resolution be prepared as an
expression of the sentiment of the Texas Legislature.