H.C.R. No. 114



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Camp Fannin Association World War II Memorial is 
being dedicated on the campus of The University of Texas Health 
Science Center at Tyler on April 2, 2005, ensuring that those who 
pass by will never forget the courage and sacrifices made by members 
of America's greatest generation; and
	WHEREAS, Named for Colonel James Walker Fannin, who was 
killed at the Battle of Goliad, Camp Fannin was opened as a training 
facility for U.S. military personnel in 1943, and an estimated 
200,000 servicemen were trained there before it was deactivated in 
June 1946; and
	WHEREAS, A large portion of the land that Camp Fannin 
occupied was later deeded to the State of Texas and is now the site 
of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, but even 
though the physical evidence of the camp's existence has largely 
disappeared, its legacy lives on; and
	WHEREAS, The memorial, a bronze statue of an infantryman, is 
unusual in that it pays tribute to members of the merchant marine as 
well as those of the army, navy, marines, and coast guard, and this 
stirring salute to the sacrifices of the World War II generation is 
an apt expression of the nation's admiration and gratitude; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commemorate the dedication of the Camp Fannin Association 
World War II Memorial on the campus of The University of Texas 
Health Science Center at Tyler and commend all those who joined in 
the effort to bring this meaningful project to fruition.

                                                                         Merritt




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 114 was adopted by the House on 
March 16, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 114 was adopted by the Senate on 
March 30, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor