1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1261 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-4 in joining citizens across America in observing Memorial Day, on 1-5 Monday, May 28, 2001; and 1-6 WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, we pay homage to those who 1-7 lost their lives fighting for our nation, for it is due to their 1-8 courage and sacrifice that today our nation is free and prosperous; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Those who died for their country in World War I, 1-11 World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and 1-12 other conflicts have left behind legacies of courage and devotion 1-13 for generations of American citizens, as well as memories that will 1-14 be treasured forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew them; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, This special day is an opportunity for Americans 1-17 everywhere to express their heartfelt gratitude to the United States 1-18 veterans, both living and dead, for the valor and dedication they 1-19 have shown on behalf of our beloved country; today, there are over 1-20 1.5 million veterans living in Texas and deserving of our praise; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, It is a grateful nation today that reflects 1-23 upon our American heritage and recognizes the extreme sacrifices 2-1 made by all who serve in the armed forces; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration 2-3 Day and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were 2-4 placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers; in 1968, 2-5 Congress designated the last Monday in May as Memorial Day; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to all the brave men 2-9 and women who have served our great country and honor the memory of 2-10 those who made the supreme sacrifice. 2-11 Truan 2-12 Armbrister Gallegos Ogden 2-13 Barrientos Harris Shapiro 2-14 Bernsen Haywood Shapleigh 2-15 Bivins Jackson Sibley 2-16 Brown Lindsay Staples 2-17 Cain Lucio Van de Putte 2-18 Carona Madla Wentworth 2-19 Duncan Moncrief West 2-20 Ellis Nelson Whitmire 2-21 Fraser Zaffirini 2-22 Ratliff, President of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on May 27, 2001. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 2-30 ______________________________________ 2-31 Dean of the Senate