SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 842

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to recognize the HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas in Huntsville on the occasion of the dedication of the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Walkway on May 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The walkway is the most recent addition to the museum and is a tribute to the heroes who defended their country's ideals and the lives of their fellow soldiers during the Southeast Asian conflict; and

WHEREAS, A somber and moving tribute, the walkway will link the museum with a stand of oak trees that were planted in 2004 to commemorate the 10 men from Walker County who perished in Vietnam; it will serve as a place of inspiration and peace for the loved ones who honor their memory; and

WHEREAS, The Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Walkway is a testament to the dedication of the veterans who fought so bravely in Vietnam and the citizens who worked so tirelessly to bring it to fruition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas as it celebrates the dedication of the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Walkway; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this occasion.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 6, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate