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By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 38 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A century ago, the devoted alumni of Texas A&M 
University began 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 
members of the legislature are 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 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 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, 2006, from 7 p.m. to 11 
p.m., unless the Texas House of Representatives is in session at 
that time, in which case the event will be held at the First Baptist 
Church of Austin.