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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, May 1, 2011, will stand as an unforgettable |
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milestone in the global fight against terrorism, for on that day |
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Osama bin Laden was brought to justice when he was killed by an |
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assault team made up of special forces of the United States |
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military; citizens of Kerr County are honoring this momentous event |
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with a "God Bless America" rally on May 6, 2011, to show their |
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patriotism and loyalty to the country, allegiance to God, and deep |
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gratitude to members of the U.S. military for their service each and |
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every day; and |
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WHEREAS, In the culmination of a carefully planned operation, |
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commandos stormed the home in the city of Abbottabad, Pakistan, |
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where bin Laden and his accomplices had been hiding; an intense gun |
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battle ensued when the terrorists resisted apprehension, and bin |
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Laden was killed in the firefight; and |
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WHEREAS, This historic event, in which no Americans were |
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harmed, finally defeated the mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist |
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attacks that resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 innocent |
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people; the achievement ends a decade-long search for bin Laden and |
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provides a well-deserved sense of closure for all Americans; it is |
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no doubt a particularly poignant moment for the loved ones of those |
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who perished on September 11, 2001, and our thoughts go out to them |
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as they reflect on the meaning of this long-anticipated day; also |
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joining in relief at this breaking news are citizens the world over |
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who likewise have suffered at the hands of Al Qaeda and its leader; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Though the identities of many of the key players |
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involved in the dangerous mission are not yet known, all are |
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deserving of praise for their actions, particularly the members of |
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the navy's elite SEAL Team Six that carried out the assault on bin |
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Laden's compound; and |
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WHEREAS, Following the breaking news, Congressman Pete King |
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of New York, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said in |
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an interview, "In 2001, President Bush said 'we will not tire, we |
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will not falter, and we will not fail.' President Bush deserves |
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great credit for putting action behind those words. President |
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Obama deserves equal credit for his resolve in this long war against |
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Al Qaeda."; and |
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WHEREAS, While our nation's fight against those who |
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perpetuate terror is far from over, the operation against Osama bin |
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Laden is a monumental step forward in that effort and one that the |
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citizens of the United States of America will never forget; now, |
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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 Kerr County "God Bless America" |
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rally, honor members of the U.S. military and CIA and others |
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responsible for bringing Osama bin Laden to justice, and extend to |
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the families and friends of those who were killed on 9/11 our |
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continued heartfelt support. |