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78S10520 CCK-D
By: Van de Putte S.C.R. No. 2
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Since this nation's birth, its survival has been
dependent in great measure on individuals who have manifested their
responsibilities as citizens through service and leadership in the
Armed Forces of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Erected on the Capitol grounds in Austin are
memorials honoring Texans who fought and died for their country in
lands far removed from their native soil in the Spanish-American
War, World War I, and the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Many Texans served with unquestionable distinction
and valor in World War II, and these men and women also deserve a
lasting symbol of this state's esteem and appreciation for their
commitment, bravery, perseverance, and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 443, Government Code, authorizes the State
Preservation Board to preserve, maintain, and restore the Capitol
grounds including the Capitol, the former General Land Office
Building, their contents, and monuments and memorials in the
vicinity; and
WHEREAS, The State Preservation Board, under Chapter 443 and
board rules, has approved a portion of the north grounds for
placement of monuments and memorials subject to legislative
approval, specified procedural requirements, the provision of
funding from private donors, conformity to certain size and design
limitations and parameters, and completion on a timely basis; and
WHEREAS, Legislators find a tribute to the World War II
contributions of America's "greatest generation" to be appropriate
for a suitably designed commemorative work on the Capitol grounds,
and thus confer their consent to the pursuit of proposals and site
considerations in that regard; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby authorize the State Preservation Board,
subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit
the construction of a monument or memorial on the Capitol grounds
honoring Texans who fought or otherwise served, and in many cases
gave their lives, in World War II as part of this nation's armed
forces; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
official copy of this resolution to the executive director of the
State Preservation Board.