78R5851 KMP-D

By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 332



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A century ago, the devoted alumni of Texas A&M 
University had begun to gather each year on San Jacinto Day to 
salute Texas independence, and in 1922 this annual event was 
enshrined as the official tradition of Aggie Muster, a day on which 
all alumni and students would gather to reminisce about their days 
at their beloved alma mater and to pay special tribute to those 
among them who had died in the previous year; and
	WHEREAS, This tradition gained worldwide recognition in 
1942, during World War II; led by General George Moore of the class 
of 1908, 25 Aggie servicemen risked their lives during the Japanese 
siege of Corregidor to participate in Aggie Muster, a remarkable 
display of their shared beliefs and values; since that time, Aggie 
Muster has continued to grow in popularity and in significance, and 
today there are observances held in more than 400 locations around 
the world; and
	WHEREAS, Aggie Muster is a poignant and heartfelt remembrance 
of those Aggies who have passed away in the previous year, and the 
legislature is pleased to salute the students, alumni, and 
representatives of Texas A&M University who, through their 
participation, exemplify the Lone Star State's spirit of 
friendship, courage, and compassion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, in accordance with the house rules of procedure and 
policies of the House Administration Committee, hereby grant 
permission to Texas Aggie Muster to use the chamber of the house in 
the State Capitol on April 21, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., unless 
the Texas House of Representatives is in session at that time.