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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas are |
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committed to honoring United States military personnel and to |
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paying special tribute to those who have given their lives in |
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service to the country; and |
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WHEREAS, Affiliated with a national organization that has |
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more than 158,000 members across the United States, the Patriot |
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Guard Riders of South Texas includes both veterans and nonveterans |
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and riders and nonriders, and its membership is open to individuals |
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representing a variety of political opinions; what unites this |
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diverse group is their unwavering respect for the armed forces and |
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their desire to pay homage to America's fallen heroes; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Texas chapter of the PGR carries out its |
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objectives in a number of ways, including visits to veterans' homes |
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and VA hospitals; its members also come together to send off |
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servicemen and servicewomen who are departing for tours of duty and |
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to welcome those who are returning home; and |
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WHEREAS, The primary objective of the Patriot Guard Riders is |
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to attend funerals and memorials for fallen military personnel as |
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guests of the families who have lost their loved ones; through |
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strictly nonviolent means, PGR members may also shield the |
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attendees from interruptions to the services created by protestors; |
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by supporting the mourning families, their friends, and their |
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communities, this notable organization demonstrates a deep |
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appreciation for those who have fought to ensure the freedom and |
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security of the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas are |
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contributing to the greater good by honoring fallen soldiers and |
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supporting military families, and their efforts serve as an |
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important reminder that members of the armed forces are deserving |
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of the utmost admiration for their dedication and bravery; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas |
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for the outstanding service they have rendered to U.S. military |
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personnel and their families and extend to the members of the |
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organization best wishes for continued success with their important |
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work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |