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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1135
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in |
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celebrating May 30, 2011, Memorial Day, as Carry the Load Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have |
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served our communities, such as the men and women of the |
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military, members of the law enforcement community, and |
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firefighters; every day, these courageous men and women "carry |
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the load" for citizens across the country with their service and |
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sacrifice; and |
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WHEREAS, As part of the 100th anniversary celebration of |
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the completion of White Rock Lake, an event called Carry the Load |
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has been organized as a way to observe Memorial Day by paying |
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tribute to those who serve and by raising funds to benefit the |
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wounded and the families of the fallen; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding event provides an opportunity |
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for citizens to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who serve |
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our nation every day and to honor the memory of the countless |
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others who have played such a vital role in our nation's history; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of the Carry the Load |
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event for their efforts to honor and assist the members of the |
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military, law enforcement, and firefighting services and extend |
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to them best wishes for a memorable Carry the Load Day; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special day. |
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Carona |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 23, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |