SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 912

	WHEREAS, On May 22, 2003, the City of Jasper is holding a 
United States Military Family Blue Star Banner Ceremony at the 
Jasper High School Fine Arts Auditorium to honor relatives of 
local servicemen; and

	WHEREAS, The purpose of this community event is to provide 
support for families of members of the United States armed forces 
who have been on active duty during wartime; by presenting each 
of them with a Blue Star Service Banner, the people of Jasper are 
acknowledging the sacrifices endured by these families, each of 
which knows all too well the uncertainty that accompanies having 
a loved one engaged in combat; and

	WHEREAS, Organized through the efforts of the Jasper 
County judge's office and the Jasper County Appraisal District, 
the ceremony will also include a military honor guard, music, and 
prayers of support and thanksgiving by ministers from Buna, 
Kirbyville, and Jasper; and

	WHEREAS, The families of American soldiers, whose military 
duty has placed them in harm's way, are living proof of the poet 
John Milton's observation "they also serve who only stand and 
wait," and it is indeed appropriate that these relatives of our 
fighting men and women, as well as those who support them, 
receive special legislative recognition at this time; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the families of military 
personnel in the Jasper area and the citizens of Jasper who are 
participating in the city's United States Military Family Blue 
Star Banner Ceremony and extend to them sincere best wishes for a 
successful and meaningful event.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate