1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 793 1-3 WHEREAS, Time has not dimmed the importance of the 1-4 Vietnam War to the men and women who participated in that 1-5 conflict, or diminished our nation's debt to them for their 1-6 sacrifices, and the creation of a National Vietnam War Museum 1-7 in Mineral Wells, Texas, will be a fitting tribute to their 1-8 honored service; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Initiated by the Fort Wolters chapter of the 1-10 Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, the National Vietnam 1-11 War Museum in Mineral Wells will present the historical facts 1-12 and consequences of the war in an objective manner, examining 1-13 its effects not only on those who endured actual combat, but 1-14 also on the people of the United States and Vietnam; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Using innovative exhibition techniques, the museum 1-16 will portray the Vietnam War through eight interwoven themes: the 1-17 Cold War, the nation and culture of Vietnam, Vietnam War chronology, 1-18 an evolution in ground, air, and sea warfare, the home front, war's 1-19 end and aftermath, and Fort Wolters; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Among the museum's most successful projects is the 1-21 documentary "Flight Line: The Army Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam," 1-22 which was introduced and narrated by Harrison Ford and aired on 2-1 PBS in November, 2000; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The Vietnam War was a defining event for an entire 2-3 generation of Americans, and the members of this body wish to 2-4 voice their support of the many dedicated individuals working 2-5 to establish the National Vietnam War Museum in Mineral Wells; 2-6 the museum will be of great benefit to the state and nation in 2-7 promoting understanding of the Vietnam War, and it is indeed worthy 2-8 of special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, 2-9 be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 77th Legislature, hereby honor the men and women who served 2-12 their country as members of the United States armed forces during 2-13 the Vietnam War and extend to all those associated with the 2-14 National Vietnam War Museum in Mineral Wells sincere best wishes 2-15 for success with this significant project; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-17 prepared for the National Vietnam War Museum as an expression 2-18 of high regard by the Texas Senate. 2-19 Sibley 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on April 23, 2001. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate