SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 746
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in
Sun City, which is being dedicated on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003; 
and
	WHEREAS, The memorial plaza contains nine granite
plates inscribed with the names of the 165 servicemen from
Williamson County who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, 
the Korean War, and the Vietnam War; and
	WHEREAS, A long limestone wall at the site is inscribed 
with the words "In Honor of Those Men and Women Who Have Served in 
Our Military Forces," and in front of the wall is a brick plaza 
with approximately 2,000 engraved bricks, many with the names
of those who have served our country and protected our freedom; 
behind the wall fly the flags of the United States and the six 
military services; and
	WHEREAS, Bricks naming key battles and campaigns in 
American history, from the American Revolution through the 
conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, line the plaza; and
	WHEREAS, Two trees are planted at the memorial to honor
the oldest hero, Oliver Wolcott, an officer in the Continental
Army during the American Revolution, and Sergeant First Class
Nathan Chapman, the first American serviceman to lose his life in 
the Afghanistan conflict; and
	WHEREAS, This commemorative project to honor the war dead 
of Williamson County was organized by a steering committee of the 
Sun City Community Association; their efforts were supported by


Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8587 in Georgetown, who safeguarded 
eight of the granite plates since an earlier effort to build a 
memorial for veterans was cut short; and
	WHEREAS, The plaza will seat more than 700 people and 
provide a beautiful setting for ceremonies, concerts, and 
lectures for the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Williamson County
for creating this fitting tribute to those who sacrificed their 
lives in the cause of freedom; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the many people associated with the Williamson County Veterans 
Memorial Plaza as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 5, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate