H.R. No. 117


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 4, 2003, a delegation from Air Force Village I and II in San Antonio will gather in Austin to attend the Senior Day festivities at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Residents of Air Force Village are distinguished not only for their role as senior citizens, but also for the tremendous dedication, sacrifice, and selfless service they have given in defense of our great nation; and WHEREAS, As serving members of our Armed Forces, these courageous individuals stood at the forefront in the defense of the liberties and freedoms that are the hallmark of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, These proud Americans continue to serve as representatives to various committees, delegations, charitable organizations, and community interest groups throughout San Antonio and Texas; and WHEREAS, Led here today by Colonel Homer W. Lear, this group of notable citizens is indeed owed a great debt of thanks from the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby recognize and pay tribute to the residents of Air Force Village as they visit the State Capitol in observance of Senior Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Air Force Village delegation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Mercer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 117 was adopted by the House on February 6, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House