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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Lake Highlands Military Moms are |
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providing vital support for area residents serving in the United |
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States armed forces and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, This worthwhile organization was established in |
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2006 by Lake Highlands High School teacher Rhonda Russell, proud |
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mother of Staff Sergeant Lee Russell, in an effort to pay tribute to |
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Lake Highlands graduates serving this country and to offer |
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encouragement for their relatives; today, 90 families benefit from |
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the services of Lake Highlands Military Moms; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to gathering once a month for a dinner, |
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members send care packages to all Lake Highlands military serving |
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overseas and honor these brave individuals in the local Fourth of |
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July Parade; the group has also produced and distributed 500 Lake |
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Highlands Heroes posters to area classrooms, businesses, |
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libraries, and churches; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the direction of Ms. Russell, Lake Highlands |
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Military Moms collaborated with the town's Exchange Club and |
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Congressman Jeb Hensarling to honor returning troops at a special |
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breakfast, where the troops are presented with a gift certificate |
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and letter of appreciation; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating to our men and women in uniform the |
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gratitude felt by all Americans for their service and sacrifice is a |
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most worthwhile endeavor that truly merits special recognition; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Lake Highlands Military Moms for |
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supporting North Texas servicemen and women and extend to the |
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group's members sincere best wishes for continued success with |
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their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Lake Highlands Military Moms as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |