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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each year, Texans join in celebrating the Fourth of |
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July in honor of the day America's founding fathers adopted one of |
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the landmark documents of modern history, the Declaration of |
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Independence; and |
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WHEREAS, Independence Day gatherings are a beloved American |
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tradition, one that brings together citizens of many different |
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backgrounds and that fosters a welcome sense of community; at such |
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times, the Stars and Stripes waves proudly as individuals across |
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the country pause to reflect on the ideals that undergird the great |
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American experiment, a government of the people, by the people, and |
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for the people; and |
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WHEREAS, The dream envisioned by this nation's founders has |
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not been secured without tremendous cost; from the colonial |
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militias who skirmished with muskets to the brave men and women who |
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serve today in the world's most sophisticated fighting force, the |
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sacrifices of our troops have been extraordinary; we can never |
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fully repay the debt owed to our military personnel for the service |
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they have rendered or to their families for the deprivations they |
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have endured; nonetheless, on this special day we extend our |
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heartfelt gratitude and profound respect to those on the front |
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lines and to their loved ones on the home front; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fourth of July serves as a reminder of the solemn |
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promise of freedom that has defined America since the delegates of |
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the Continental Congress made their famous declaration in 1776; as |
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Texans gather to celebrate Independence Day in 2023, we will give |
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thanks for the blessing of self-government and pledge anew to |
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uphold the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of |
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happiness, axioms so eloquently affirmed at the birth of our |
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nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Fourth of July, 2023. |