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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Cheryl Whitfield has demonstrated exceptional |
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patriotism through her efforts in behalf of fallen members of the |
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United States military; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2008, Ms. Whitfield founded the National |
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Memorial Ladies; the members of this noteworthy service |
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organization pay tribute to Texans who made the ultimate sacrifice |
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for our country; in addition to attending military funerals at |
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Houston National Cemetery, volunteers offer condolences to |
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bereaved families; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Whitfield has continued to work diligently to |
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remind her fellow citizens of the contributions of the brave men and |
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women of the armed forces; in 2010, she began a fund-raising effort |
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to create a monument honoring Texans who gave their lives in defense |
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of the United States of America in Operation Iraqi Freedom and |
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Operation New Dawn in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom in |
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Afghanistan; she collaborated with public officials to find a site |
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for the monument, which was built in Cy-Champ Park and dedicated on |
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October 6, 2012; it features four large granite walls engraved with |
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the names of more than 600 soldiers; and |
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WHEREAS, Time can never diminish the profound debt Americans |
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owe to the heroes who have died to protect our liberty, and Cheryl |
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Whitfield has given selflessly of her time and talent to ensure that |
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their courage and sacrifice receive due recognition; 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 commend Cheryl Whitfield for her leadership in |
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the establishment of the National Memorial Ladies organization and |
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the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Cy-Champ Park and extend to her |
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sincere best wishes for continued success in her important |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Whitfield as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Harless |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2338 was adopted by the House on May |
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22, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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