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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 479
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas has the largest number of women |
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veterans in the country, and the observance of Women Veterans Day |
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on June 12, 2021, provides a welcome occasion to recognize the |
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women of El Paso who have rendered exemplary service to our |
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nation's armed forces; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature designated Women Veterans |
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Day as an annual observance during the 85th Legislative Session |
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in 2017; the date chosen, June 12, marked the 70th anniversary of |
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the passage of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which |
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was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1948; it |
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enabled women to serve as permanent, regular members of the |
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United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force; and |
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WHEREAS, In the decades that followed the signing of the |
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Women's Armed Services Integration Act, a series of laws were |
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passed that eased restrictions on female military personnel, |
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that allowed women to serve in command positions, and that |
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expanded the number of military occupations available to women; |
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in 2013, the Department of Defense lifted its ban on women in |
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direct ground combat roles, ushering in the full integration of |
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women in the military; today, women bring invaluable skills, |
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expertise, and dedication to every branch of the armed forces, |
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furthering the mission of our nation's military at home and |
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abroad; and |
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WHEREAS, El Paso is fortunate to be home to a community of |
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women veterans who have distinguished themselves through their |
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courage, commitment, and patriotism, and it is a great privilege |
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to join in recognizing their myriad contributions; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby honor El Paso women veterans of the armed |
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forces on the occasion of Women Veterans Day and extend to them |
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sincere appreciation for their service. |
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Blanco |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 25, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |