78R10791 MW-F

By:  Talton                                                     H.C.R. No. 162



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.