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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lawn Fitzpatrick served his country with great honor |
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and distinction as a member of the United States military, and he is |
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being recognized for his contributions at the Clint Veterans Day |
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Celebration on November 11, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally celebrated as Armistice Day in |
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recognition of the end of World War I, Veterans Day now honors all |
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who have served in the armed forces, including the former members of |
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the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast |
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Guard, and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational |
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values of selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that |
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our country's promise will endure for generations to come; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Lawn |
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Fitzpatrick served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a specialist 4; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Lawn |
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Fitzpatrick upheld the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces |
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during his years in uniform, and his fellow citizens owe him a |
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lasting debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Lawn Fitzpatrick for |
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his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day |
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Celebration and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Fitzpatrick as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |