SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 511

WHEREAS, The MillerCoors Brewing Company of Fort Worth is receiving the Pro Patria Award from the Texas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve on March 26, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Operating under the auspices of the United States Department of Defense, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve works to gain support from businesses whose employees have been called into active military service by the National Guard or the Reserves; and

WHEREAS, The organization's Pro Patria Award is named after the Latin phrase meaning "for one's country," and it is the highest award offered by a state committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; and

WHEREAS, The brave men and women of the National Guard and the Reserves and their families make extraordinary sacrifices in order to keep our country safe from harm, and by demonstrating exceptional commitment to those employees who are defending our nation, the MillerCoors Brewing Company is truly deserving of this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby congratulate the MillerCoors Brewing Company of Fort Worth on receiving the Pro Patria Award from the Texas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and commend the company's management and staff for their patriotism and their dedication to their employees; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the MillerCoors Brewing Company as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 24, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate