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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, On Memorial Day each May, citizens across our state |
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and nation come together for a day of solemn remembrance of those |
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servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives in the line of |
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duty; and |
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WHEREAS, On May 25, 2019, the governor of the State of Texas |
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and members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate are |
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gathering in joint session for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Service, |
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in order to honor all members of the U.S. military killed in action |
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and to pay special tribute to those from Texas who made the ultimate |
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sacrifice for our country; and |
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WHEREAS, This roll of honor includes U.S. Army Master |
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Sergeant Jonathan Dunbar of Austin, U.S. Army Sergeant Cameron |
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Meddock of Spearman, U.S. Army Specialist Alexander Missildine of |
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Tyler, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lee Smith of Arlington, and |
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U.S. Army Specialist Allen Stigler of Arlington; and |
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WHEREAS, These brave men exemplified the highest ideals of |
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the United States armed forces, inspiring others with their |
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fortitude, tenacity, and courage, and they are indeed deserving of |
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the lasting gratitude of their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the lives of the Texas fallen heroes and |
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extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn their passing; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the family of each service member and that when the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do |
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so in memory of the Texas fallen heroes. |