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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Texas Department of the American Volunteer |
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Reserve Veterans Honor Guard has distinguished itself as a vital |
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and valued asset to the citizens of Young County and North Central |
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Texas, and it is indeed fitting that its members be lauded for their |
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contributions to their community; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization was founded in 2004 by William |
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Crews McCulloch, brigadier general and national commander of the |
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American Volunteer Reserve, to fulfill the role of honor guard at |
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the funerals of fellow veterans, and Lieutenant Colonel Boyd E. |
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Fallwell, chaplain and honor guard commander at Fort Sill National |
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Cemetery, provided training and certification to the group's |
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original members; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to its funeral duties, the Texas |
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Department of the American Volunteer Reserve Veterans Honor Guard |
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performs at special ceremonies on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, |
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September 11, Veterans Day, and Pearl Harbor Day; moreover, its |
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color guard is often called upon to post or raise the flag, as well |
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as to teach patriotism, flag etiquette, and flag folding to |
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schoolchildren and Boy Scouts; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating unwavering dedication and discipline, |
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the honor guard has earned the admiration and appreciation of all |
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those who hold in highest regard our veterans and our servicemen and |
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servicewomen; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the Texas Department of the American |
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Volunteer Reserve Veterans Honor Guard and extend sincere |
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appreciation to its members, both past and present; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the honor guard as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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Hardcastle |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 17 was adopted by the House on April |
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13, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 17 was adopted by the Senate on |
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April 16, 2007, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |