80R5172 MW-F
 
  By: Gattis H.R. No. 578
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A century ago, the devoted alumni of Texas A&M
  University had begun to gather each year on San Jacinto Day to
  salute Texas independence, and in 1922 this annual event was
  enshrined as the official tradition of Aggie Muster, a day on which
  all alumni and students would gather to reminisce about their days
  at their beloved alma mater and to pay special tribute to those
  among them who had died in the previous year; and
         WHEREAS, This tradition gained worldwide recognition in
  1942, during World War II; led by General George Moore of the class
  of 1908, 25 Aggie servicemen risked their lives during the Japanese
  siege of Corregidor to participate in Aggie Muster, a remarkable
  display of their shared beliefs and values; since that time, Aggie
  Muster has continued to grow in popularity and in significance, and
  today there are observances held in more than 400 locations around
  the world; and
         WHEREAS, Aggie Muster is a poignant and heartfelt remembrance
  of those Aggies who have passed away in the previous year, and the
  legislature is pleased to salute the students, alumni, and
  representatives of Texas A&M University who, through their
  participation, exemplify the Lone Star State's spirit of
  friendship, courage, and compassion; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature, in accordance with the house rules of procedure and
  policies of the House Administration Committee, hereby grant
  permission to Texas Aggie Muster to use the chamber of the house in
  the State Capitol on April 21, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., unless
  the Texas House of Representatives is in session at that time.