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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Warrior's Weekend is taking place in Port O'Connor |
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May 20 through 22, 2011, and this outstanding event offers |
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well-deserved recognition for the selfless service rendered by the |
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members of the United States armed forces; and |
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WHEREAS, First held in 2007, Warrior's Weekend brings |
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together military personnel who have been wounded in action to |
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enjoy a relaxing day of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico as well as a |
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special dinner and other activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The event places a special emphasis on those service |
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members who have been injured in the Global War on Terrorism, |
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including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; |
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more than 200 veterans are taking part, arriving by air and bus not |
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only from Texas facilities such as Fort Sam Houston, Fort Hood, and |
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Fort Bliss but also from military bases and hospitals in Kentucky, |
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Colorado, Kansas, New York, Utah, and Washington, D.C.; and |
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WHEREAS, Warrior's Weekend also allows Texans to show their |
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support for the exceptional efforts of our men and women in uniform; |
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as part of that effort, a Field of Honor composed of more than 1,000 |
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American flags is on display at Faith Family Church in Victoria May |
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14 through 30, with a dedication ceremony taking place on May 20 |
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attended by Warrior's Weekend honorees; the flags are purchased |
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through individual donations, and this touching monument pays |
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tribute to all members of the military who have been wounded or who |
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have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, The valiant individuals who take up arms to defend |
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our nation and its ideals are deserving of our deepest respect and |
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enduring support, and Warrior's Weekend provides an exceptional |
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opportunity to honor the admirable heroism of those who have risked |
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all by stepping into harm's way as members of the United States |
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military; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2011 Warrior's Weekend and |
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extend heartfelt appreciation and sincere best wishes to the |
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veterans taking part in the event as well as to all those who have |
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worked to make the gathering a success. |
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Morrison |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1757 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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