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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, While war deaths have been a part of our heritage |
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since the birth of this nation, the United States has not instituted |
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an official symbol commemorating fallen members of the military; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Honor and Remember Flag features a red field to |
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represent the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives |
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for freedom; its blue star represents active service in military |
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conflict, a symbolism that dates back to World War I; the flag's |
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white border recognizes the purity of sacrifice and its gold star |
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signifies ultimate sacrifice, reflecting the value of the life of a |
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warrior who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; the |
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folded flag element highlights this nation's final tribute to a |
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fallen service member and honors a family's sacrifice; the flag's |
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flame symbolizes the eternal spirit of the departed; and |
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WHEREAS, Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the estimated |
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1.6 million members of the military who have fallen over the course |
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of our shared history and to the families and communities who mourn |
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their loss; the Honor and Remember Flag provides an opportunity to |
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express respect and enduring appreciation for the sacrifices of |
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these courageous Americans; 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 the Honor and Remember Flag and pay |
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tribute to the brave men and women of the United States armed forces |
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whose lives were cut grievously short in our country's service. |