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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since our nation was attacked on September 11, 2001, |
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courageous fire and rescue workers, military personnel, and law |
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enforcement officers have dedicated themselves to safeguarding our |
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families, our liberty, and our future; sadly, some suffer |
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debilitating injuries and illnesses due to the nature of their |
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extraordinary service; and |
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WHEREAS, The Operation American Heroes Foundation provides |
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financial assistance for nonprofit organizations that deliver |
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physical and emotional support to first responders, former and |
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current military personnel, and others who perform vital work in |
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behalf of the public; founded by Houston businessman and Vietnam |
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War veteran John Carloss, the foundation raises funds to benefit |
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such groups as the PTSD Foundation, the Wounded Warrior Project, |
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Disabled American Veterans, and the USO; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year in conjunction with the September 11 |
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anniversary, the foundation sponsors American Heroes Week, during |
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which businesses can donate a percentage of their profits to aid |
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this worthwhile cause; in addition, the event serves as a means of |
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encouraging individuals to join the 21 Gun Salute Project by making |
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an annual pledge; this support is then distributed nationally, |
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helping to ensure that the recipient organizations can continue |
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performing their important work; and |
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WHEREAS, Citizens of our state and nation owe an eternal debt |
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of gratitude to the brave men and women who defend our country |
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abroad and our safety at home, and this outstanding event provides |
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an opportunity to recognize their valiant service and to assist |
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those heroes who need a helping hand; 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 September 8 through 14, 2013, as |
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American Heroes Week in Texas and express profound gratitude to |
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these dedicated patriots for their service; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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S. Davis of Harris |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 718 was adopted by the House on March |
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13, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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