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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1211
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens |
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across America in recognizing Monday, May 30, 2011, as Memorial |
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Day and takes pride in gathering today, May 28, in honor of this |
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national holiday; and |
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WHEREAS, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day |
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and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed |
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on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers; in 1968, |
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Congress designated the last Monday in May as Memorial Day; and |
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WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, we pay homage to those who lost |
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their lives fighting for our nation, for it is due to their |
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courage and sacrifice that today our nation is free and |
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prosperous; and |
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WHEREAS, This special day is an opportunity for Americans |
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everywhere to express their heartfelt gratitude to United States |
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veterans, both living and dead, for the valor and dedication they |
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have shown on behalf of our beloved country; there are over 1.8 |
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million veterans living in Texas and deserving of our praise; and |
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WHEREAS, Those who died for their country in World War I, |
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World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, |
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and other |
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conflicts have left behind legacies of courage and devotion for |
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generations of American citizens, as well as memories that will |
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be treasured forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew them; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Global War on Terror is the longest sustained |
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United States military operation since the Vietnam War and has |
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claimed the lives of nearly 6,000 American service members, |
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including 548 Texans; today, we especially want to honor those |
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brave fallen soldiers and the courageous families they left |
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behind; and |
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WHEREAS, It is a grateful nation that reflects upon our |
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American heritage and recognizes the extreme sacrifices made by |
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all who serve in the armed forces; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby express appreciation to all the brave men and |
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women who have served our great country and honor the memory of |
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those who died on its behalf; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of all who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation. |
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Harris |
Rodriguez |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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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 26, 2011. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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Member, Texas Senate |