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By:  Naishtat                                                     H.R. No. 254



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Travis County Council of the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars is sponsoring its 2006 Memorial Day observance in tribute to 
the more than one million Americans who have given their lives for 
freedom during times of war and in honor of all who have served 
their country in the armed forces of the United States of America; 
and
	WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have sons and 
daughters whose love of country leads them to military service, yet 
we are keenly aware of the price so many have paid and the 
sacrifices that members of the military continue to render; and
	WHEREAS, At this time of grave concern, we recognize those 
who are engaged in dangerous missions abroad and keep them in our 
hearts as we hope for their safe return; their devotion to duty, 
honor, and their country is deserving of their fellow citizens' 
deepest gratitude; and
	WHEREAS, With roots stretching back more than a century, the 
VFW has worked steadfastly to assist veterans and to provide moral 
and financial support to those who are presently serving on active 
duty; the staunch commitment of this organization to the welfare of 
America's veterans is also deserving of grateful recognition; and
	WHEREAS, The freedoms that our nation enjoys have been dearly 
bought, and time can never diminish the debt this country owes to 
those whose lives were cut grievously short in its service; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Travis County 
Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for calling on Texans to 
honor the tremendous sacrifice that lies at the heart of Memorial 
Day and that it extend to all the members of the nation's armed 
services profound appreciation for their courageous efforts in our 
country's behalf.