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                                                                  H.R. No. 1885



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On this day, the Texas House of Representatives 
pauses to honor those whose patriotism has called them to duty in 
our nation's armed forces, and we also join together in solemn 
remembrance of those Texans who have been killed while serving in 
the Global War on Terrorism; and
	WHEREAS, Texas servicemen and servicewomen have long 
distinguished themselves as individuals of remarkable courage, 
dedication, and determination, and today we are proud to honor all 
the men and women from our state who have ever left behind their 
loved ones and the comfort and security of their homes to heed our 
country's call to arms; and
	WHEREAS, During these difficult times, as U.S. forces 
continue to prosecute the Global War on Terrorism, we are reminded 
anew of the tenacious resolve of our military personnel and the 
immeasurable debt that we owe to those who have given their lives in 
this country's behalf; to date, the United States Department of 
Defense has confirmed the deaths of more than 1,500 American men and 
women who have served in this war, including at least 150 
individuals with immediate ties to Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have sons and 
daughters whose love of country leads them to military service, yet 
the deaths of these heroic Texans is a sobering reminder that armed 
conflict is not without great and terrible cost; their deaths 
represent a tremendous loss to their families and friends, the 
members of their units, and the State of Texas, and their sacrifice 
in the service of our nation will not soon be forgotten; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the memory of those 
Texans who have died while serving in the Global War on Terrorism 
and honor with gratitude their selfless and steadfast valor; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives express its 
heartfelt appreciation to all the brave men and women who have ever 
served in the United States armed forces.

                                                                           Corte


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1885 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House