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79R3874 SMC-D
By: Smith of Harris, Escobar, Berman, H.C.R. No. 36
Goodman, Zedler, et al.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, More than a quarter-century has passed since the end
of American military involvement in Vietnam, and the men and women
who served our nation during that era deserve a lasting tribute for
their loyalty and patriotic service to their state and nation; and
WHEREAS, More than 3,400 Texans died while serving in
Vietnam, and countless others, both men and women, demonstrated
courage and dignity in that conflict and together with their fallen
comrades merit recognition of their contributions and sacrifice in
the form of a monument in proximity to the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Under Chapter 443, Government Code, and rules of the
State Preservation Board, a portion of the north Capitol grounds is
available for new monuments, subject to legislative approval,
specified procedural requirements, the provision of funding from
private donors, conformity to certain size and design limitations
and parameters, and completion on a timely basis; and
WHEREAS, Members of the house of representatives and senate
find a commemorative structure in honor of Texans who served in
Vietnam to be a worthy addition to the Capitol grounds and to the
incorporation there of works that will convey to visitors a sense of
history and utmost respect for those who have seen combat and
otherwise demonstrated patriotic commitment in behalf of others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby authorize the State Preservation Board, subject to state law
and rules of the board, to approve and permit the construction of a
monument on the Capitol grounds recognizing Texans who fought or
otherwise served, and in many cases gave their lives, in the Vietnam
War as part of this nation's armed forces; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
official copy of this resolution to the executive director of the
State Preservation Board.