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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Big Country Support the Troops |
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organization are visiting the State Capitol on March 5, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable group was established in 2006 by |
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Abilene residents dedicated to supporting the military and the |
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families of those who serve this country; to that end, participants |
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assemble care packages, raise money for college scholarships, and |
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provide recreational opportunities that benefit troops and their |
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loved ones; and |
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WHEREAS, Aligned with several area nonprofits, Big Country |
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Support the Troops emphasizes aid to severely wounded service |
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members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan; in addition, the group |
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hosts an annual rally in an effort to bring the community together |
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in support of its worthwhile mission; 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, and Big Country Support the Troops truly |
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merits special recognition for its many good works; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2009, as Big Country Support |
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the Troops Legislative Day and extend to all those associated with |
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the group sincere best wishes for continued success with their |
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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 the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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King of Taylor |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 706 was adopted by the House on March |
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5, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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