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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On June 12, 2017, Texans joined together in |
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celebration of Women Veterans Day, an event inaugurated to |
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recognize the myriad achievements of women in the armed forces; and |
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WHEREAS, Since serving as nurses, spies, and even soldiers in |
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the Revolutionary War, women have been involved in every armed |
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conflict in American history; long before officially joining the |
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ranks of the U.S. Army, women carried out essential work in medical |
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and support roles during times of war; the Second World War led to |
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the creation of the Women's Army Corps, which allowed women to |
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enlist in the military in areas outside of nursing for the first |
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time, including military intelligence, cryptography, and |
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maintenance and supply; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of the outstanding contributions of |
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women in uniform during World War II, the Women's Armed Services |
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Integration Act was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on |
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June 12, 1948; the law enabled women to serve as permanent, regular |
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members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, |
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representing a major step toward the full inclusion of women in the |
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military; and |
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WHEREAS, The Global War on Terror has ushered in a rapid |
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expansion of roles for female service members; in 2013, the |
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restriction on women in direct ground combat roles was lifted, and |
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two years later, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the |
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decision to open up all military occupations and positions to |
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women, without exception; today, American women are serving in |
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greater numbers than ever before and contributing significantly to |
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the mission of each branch of the armed forces; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas is proud to be home to the largest |
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population of women veterans in the country; through their courage, |
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their patriotism, and their professionalism, they are an |
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inspiration to us all, and we owe them an immense debt of gratitude |
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for their service and sacrifice; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate Women Veterans |
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Day 2017 in honor of the female members of the United States |
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military, past and present. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 207 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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