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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The first ever Austin Navy Week is taking place |
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March 19 through 26, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, The Capitol City is one of 21 locations hosting Navy |
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Week in 2011 as part of a national outreach effort intended to let |
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officers and sailors speak to area residents about the navy's |
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critical missions and capabilities and the wide variety of jobs |
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navy servicemembers perform; the observance includes numerous |
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events that demonstrate the proud heritage of this branch of the |
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armed forces, and interested civilians have the chance to interact |
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with and ask questions of those currently serving; and |
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WHEREAS, The spokespeople for Austin Navy Week include the |
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Honorable Juan M. Garcia III, assistant secretary of the navy for |
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manpower and reserve affairs, Vice Admiral Mark Skinner, and Rear |
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Admiral Dan W. Davenport, along with sailors who have significant |
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ties to the local area; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the special activities taking place during |
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Navy Week is a stunning display of aerial acrobatics by the U.S. |
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Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, also known as the "Leap Frogs"; |
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in addition, a number of navy band ensembles will perform, and the |
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Navy Simulator will provide viewers with an exciting interactive |
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introduction to naval operations; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the crew of the famed USS Constitution |
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are joining the Austin event as well; these accomplished sailors |
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are presenting drill demonstrations and educational talks at area |
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schools and also contributing to local charitable projects; and |
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WHEREAS, All around the world, United States naval personnel |
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are serving their fellow citizens with distinction, and Austin Navy |
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Week provides a welcome opportunity to learn more about the vital |
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role they play in our national defense; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 19 through 26, 2011, as Austin |
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Navy Week and extend to all those associated with the event a hearty |
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welcome to the Lone Star State as well as sincere best wishes for |
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fair winds and a following sea. |