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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 is an |
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organization committed to honoring United States military |
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personnel and to paying special tribute to those who have given |
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their lives in service to the country; and |
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WHEREAS, Affiliated with a national group that has more than |
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200,000 members across the United States, the Patriot Guard Riders |
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of South Texas includes both veterans and nonveterans and riders |
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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 of people is their unwavering respect for the armed |
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forces and their desire to pay homage to America's fallen heroes; |
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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, such as visiting veterans' homes and |
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VA hospitals; participants 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 Patriot Guard Riders formed to attend funerals |
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and memorials for fallen military personnel as guests of the |
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families who have lost their loved ones; through strictly |
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nonviolent means, PGR members may also shield the attendees from |
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interruptions to the services created by protestors; by supporting |
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the mourning families, their friends, and their communities, this |
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notable organization demonstrates a deep appreciation for those who |
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have fought to ensure the freedom and security of the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas |
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perform a noble function by honoring fallen soldiers and supporting |
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military families, and the group's efforts are an important |
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reminder that members of the armed forces deserve our utmost |
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respect for their dedication and bravery; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas |
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for outstanding service in behalf of U.S. military personnel and |
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their families and extend to all involved best wishes for continued |
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success with 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 the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Hunter |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 524 was adopted by the House on March |
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10, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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