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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 945

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 
in paying tribute to Bob Hope on the grand occasion of his 
100th birthday on May 29, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Bob Hope, actor, entertainer, and comedian, is 
known around the world as a star of film and television, but it 
is in the hearts of generations of United States servicemen and 
servicewomen that his most enduring legacy will reside; and
	WHEREAS, Bob Hope's commitment to entertaining the troops 
began in May, 1941, when he took a group of entertainers with 
him to March Field, California, to do a radio show for airmen 
stationed there; since then, in every war from World War II to 
the Gulf War, from remote outpost to the battlefront, Bob Hope 
traveled the globe to entertain the troops; and
	WHEREAS, Appearing in khakis or fatigues, like his 
audience, Bob was able to bond with the troops and make them 
smile, for a while, and forget the horrors of war; and
	WHEREAS, Bob was honored by the United States Congress five 
times, and in October, 1997, Congress bestowed upon him the title 
Honorary Veteran--the first time an individual was so honored in 
the history of the United States; and
	WHEREAS, Bob Hope will forever be remembered for his 
selfless devotion and his dedication to entertaining the 
thousands of men and women in the military, and he is truly a 
part of our heritage; Bob, thanks for the memories; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Bob Hope for his unwavering 
commitment to supporting America's servicemen and servicewomen 
and extend best wishes to him on his 100th birthday; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as a token of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Deuell




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 29, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate