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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On Memorial Day 2011, area residents are gathering |
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in Fulshear to demonstrate their profound respect and admiration |
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for the United States armed forces at Fort Bend Salutes America; and |
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WHEREAS, This patriotic event honors past and present members |
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of our nation's military, and it encourages citizens to support |
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those who are currently serving abroad through donations of needed |
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items to the Houston Marine Moms; and |
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WHEREAS, In a tradition dating back more than a century, the |
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last Monday of May each year is set aside as a time to remember the |
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contributions of the men and women who have stepped forward to serve |
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their country; this occasion resonates with special meaning in an |
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era that finds our nation engaged in conflicts on other shores; many |
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of today's warriors know what it means to lose a friend too soon, |
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and all of our service members and their families understand the |
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true meaning of sacrifice; and |
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WHEREAS, While the heroes who risk their lives defending our |
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freedom and values are in our thoughts each day, the observance of |
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Memorial Day represents a very special opportunity to unite in a |
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spirit of gratitude and remembrance and to solemnly reflect on a |
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debt that can never be repaid; 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 Fort Bend Salutes America |
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Memorial Day event and extend to all the members of the nation's |
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armed services deep appreciation for their courageous efforts in |
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our country's behalf. |