79R13084 JNC-D

By:  Castro                                                       H.R. No. 1260



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Many young men and women from the Lone Star State 
volunteered their service during the course of World War II, and it 
was the willingness of these fine citizens to make any sacrifice 
necessary for the cause of liberty that enabled our country to 
survive with the many freedoms we cherish today still intact; and
	WHEREAS, This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 
conclusion of this momentous conflict, and the victory that was so 
dearly bought by the members of our armed services and other Allied 
forces remains to many the single most significant event of the 20th 
century; and
	WHEREAS, On April 3, 2005, a ceremony was held by the City of 
San Antonio and the U.S. Department of Defense to honor those whose 
courageous efforts helped to secure final victory for their nation; 
and
	WHEREAS, History has shown repeatedly that our democracy is 
only as strong as those valiant individuals on whom we rely to 
protect it; the sacrifices of the men and women who served in World 
War II remain undiminished by the passage of time, and it is fitting 
that they be honored as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 
conclusion of World War II; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay homage to the brave U.S. soldiers who 
defended this nation during World War II.