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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Daughters of World War II has rendered |
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invaluable service to veterans, their families, and the greater |
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public through its many patriotic endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, Created by Laura Leppert and Deborah Guerriero, |
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whose fathers both served in Nagasaki, the Daughters of World War II |
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was launched on Veterans Day 2010; the group seeks to honor veterans |
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of World War II by preserving their memories, raising awareness of |
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their contributions, and supporting them; as many World War II |
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veterans are getting older, it becomes increasingly important to |
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gather and share their stories so that we and later generations may |
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learn from them and truly appreciate their valor and patriotism; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The organization has hosted a number of events to |
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express appreciation to veterans and to educate the public; in |
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addition to Veterans Day observances, it has hosted authors, |
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screened movies, and commemorated Victory in Europe (V-E) and |
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Victory over Japan (V-J) Days; and |
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WHEREAS, By forming this unique organization, the members of |
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the Daughters of World War II have demonstrated a notable |
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commitment to American history, and Texans will benefit from their |
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achievements for generations to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Daughters of World War II for its |
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efforts to preserve American history and extend to its members |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with their important |
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efforts; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |