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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, On this day, the Texas Legislature pauses to honor |
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those whose patriotism has called them to duty in our nation's armed |
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forces, and we also join together in solemn remembrance of those |
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Texans who have been killed while serving in the Global War on |
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Terrorism; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas servicemen and servicewomen have long |
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distinguished themselves as individuals of remarkable courage, |
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dedication, and determination, and today we are proud to honor all |
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the men and women from our state who have ever left behind their |
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loved ones and the comfort and security of their homes to heed our |
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country's call to arms; and |
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WHEREAS, During these difficult times, as U.S. forces |
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continue to prosecute the Global War on Terrorism, we are reminded |
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anew of the tenacious resolve of our military personnel and the |
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immeasurable debt that we owe to those who have given their lives in |
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this country's behalf; to date, the United States Department of |
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Defense has confirmed the deaths of more than 3,300 American men and |
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women who have served in this war, including at least 300 |
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individuals with immediate ties to Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have sons and |
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daughters whose love of country leads them to military service, yet |
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the deaths of these heroic Texans is a sobering reminder that armed |
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conflict is not without great and terrible cost; their deaths |
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represent a tremendous loss to their families and friends, the |
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members of their units, and the State of Texas, and their sacrifice |
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in the service of our nation will not soon be forgotten; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay special tribute to the memory of those Texans who have |
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died while serving in the Global War on Terrorism and honor with |
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gratitude their selfless and steadfast valor; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature express its heartfelt |
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appreciation to all the brave men and women who have ever served in |
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the United States armed forces. |