SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 439

WHEREAS, On March 29, 2014, Vietnam Veterans Day, citizens, veterans, and Texas leaders gathered on the Capitol grounds for the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument; and

WHEREAS, The monument stands as a permanent tribute to the service and sacrifice of the thousands of Texans who took part in the Vietnam War; more than 3,400 brave servicemen from Texas made the ultimate sacrifice in the war, and 105 Texans remain missing in action today; seventeen Texas heroes earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for their distinguished service during the conflict; and

WHEREAS, Construction of the monument was authorized by the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 36 during the 79th Legislative Session, and the project was completed through the diligent work of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument Committee; and

WHEREAS, The monument sits in the dappled shade of the Capitol's northeast lawn, where visitors can reflect on and honor every Texan who courageously served during one of the longest wars in American history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend all who contributed to the planning of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument and organized its dedication one year ago and pay tribute to the patriotic sons and daughters of the Lone Star State who served in the Vietnam War; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this one-year anniversary.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate