H.C.R. No. 162



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is pleased to recognize the 
battleship Texas on the 55th anniversary of her arrival at the San 
Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site; and
	WHEREAS, Commissioned in 1914, the USS Texas is the only 
surviving battleship to have served in World War I and World War II; 
after being decommissioned, she was docked at the San Jacinto 
Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte, Texas, on April 21, 
1948; and
	WHEREAS, The battleship Texas is a living memorial to the 
countless men who served aboard her in defense of their country; and
	WHEREAS, For her service to the United States during World 
War I, the battleship Texas was awarded the World War I Victory 
Medal; she was also recognized for her service in World War II, 
which included the invasion of Normandy, the Iwo Jima operation, 
and other significant naval missions; and
	WHEREAS, The Battleship Texas Foundation promotes education, 
restoration, and enhancements directly related to the preservation 
of the battleship Texas; the foundation will host a 55th 
anniversary celebration on April 26, 2003, to honor and to recall 
the illustrious history of this much-revered battleship; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor the battleship Texas on the 55th anniversary of her 
arrival in Texas and recognize her as a historical treasure of the 
people of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for this important occasion as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

                                                                          Talton




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 162 was adopted by the House on 
April 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 162 was adopted by the Senate on 
April 3, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor