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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each year, Texans join in celebrating the Fourth of |
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July in honor of the day America's founding fathers adopted one of |
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the landmark documents of modern history, the Declaration of |
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Independence; and |
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WHEREAS, Independence Day gatherings are a beloved American |
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tradition, one that brings together citizens of many different |
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backgrounds and that fosters a welcome sense of community; at such |
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times, the Stars and Stripes waves proudly as individuals across |
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the country pause to reflect on the ideals that undergird the great |
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American experiment, a government of the people, by the people, and |
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for the people; and |
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WHEREAS, The dream envisioned by this nation's founders has |
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not been secured without tremendous cost; from the colonial |
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militias who skirmished with muskets to the brave men and women who |
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serve today in the world's most sophisticated fighting force, the |
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sacrifices of our troops have been extraordinary; we can never |
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fully repay the debt owed to our military personnel for the service |
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they have rendered and the burdens they have borne, nor can we |
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entirely compensate their families for the deprivations they have |
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endured; nonetheless, on this special day we extend our heartfelt |
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gratitude and profound respect to those on the front lines and to |
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their loved ones on the home front; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fourth of July serves as a reminder of the solemn |
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promise of freedom that has defined America since the delegates of |
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the Continental Congress made their famous declaration in 1776; as |
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they gather to celebrate Independence Day in 2013, Texans will give |
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thanks for the blessing of self-government and pledge anew to |
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uphold the principles of equality, liberty, and just government, |
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axioms so eloquently affirmed at the birth of our nation; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2013 Fourth of July. |
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Price |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 218 was adopted by the House on |
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February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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