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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Gainesville has been recognized by Rand McNally and |
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USA Today as the most patriotic city in America; and |
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WHEREAS, Participating in a highly competitive process, |
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Gainesville was chosen from among 700 cities seeking recognition in |
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the Best of the Road contest; one of six finalists in the most |
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patriotic category, it won the title after Best of the Road judges |
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visited the cities, observed the respect that Gainesville residents |
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show for this nation in their everyday lives, witnessed the town's |
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amazing parade honoring veterans, and appreciated the downtown |
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displays of red, white, and blue; and |
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WHEREAS, Gainesville has a deep connection with the military |
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that dates back to World War II, when the United States Army chose |
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it as the location for Camp Howze; named after Medal of Honor |
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recipient Robert Lee Howze, the camp trained infantry soldiers |
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essential to the war effort and provided job opportunities for the |
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local population; and |
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WHEREAS, Patriotism has remained an integral part of life in |
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Gainesville since that time; the Medal of Honor Park at its entrance |
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welcomes all past and present service members into the city, and |
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every year, residents fund visits by Congressional Medal of Honor |
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recipients from around the country; and |
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WHEREAS, By honoring those who have made immeasurable |
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sacrifices for the safety and security of our nation, the city of |
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Gainesville and its residents set an inspiring example for this |
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state and nation, and all involved in fostering this culture of |
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patriotism are indeed deserving of special tribute; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Gainesville on its selection by |
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Rand McNally and USA Today as the most patriotic city in America; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the city of Gainesville as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |