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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who |
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have died in our nation's service, and on this day, we pause to pay |
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tribute to these fallen heroes and to honor the men and women who |
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have served and who are presently serving in the United States armed |
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forces; and |
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WHEREAS, The toll of war has been a heavy one: more than a |
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half-million U.S. military personnel have died in battle, and |
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approximately 1.5 million have been wounded; thousands more have |
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endured extreme privation as prisoners of war, and still other |
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thousands have been listed as missing in action; and |
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WHEREAS, In communities across the country, monuments have |
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been erected in tribute to those who have risked all in defiance of |
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tyranny and in their country's defense, and these memorials are the |
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physical representation of the gratitude that all Americans should |
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carry in their hearts for these brave individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, With U.S. troops today engaged in difficult |
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operations overseas, endeavoring to secure peace and stability in |
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dangerous environments, Memorial Day ceremonies once again |
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resonate with profound meaning, and it is a privilege to join with |
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citizens throughout the nation in paying homage to the immeasurable |
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courage, commitment, and sacrifice of this country's military |
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personnel; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Memorial Day 2013 in solemn |
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commemoration of those who have died and in sincere appreciation |
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for the contributions of all of this country's servicemen and |
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servicewomen. |