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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the outstanding Texans who have served our nation with |
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distinction and who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor |
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for their exceptional contributions to our country; and |
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WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed |
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Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to American |
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soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast |
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guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor, |
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conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity at the risk of life above |
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and beyond the call of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, An estimated 40 million people have served in the |
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United States Armed Forces since the Medal of Honor was |
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established under President Lincoln during the Civil War, and |
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fewer than 4,000 individuals have received this prestigious |
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honor since it was first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Today, there are 65 living recipients of the |
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Medal of Honor across the United States; the 10 Medal of Honor |
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recipients who call Texas their home are Patrick Brady, Flo |
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Groberg, Sal Giunta, Michael Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter, |
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James Fleming, Dakota Meyer, Robert O'Malley, and Clarence |
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Sasser; these loyal Americans rose above and beyond the call of |
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duty to aid their country in times of need, and they have each |
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demonstrated extraordinary bravery, patriotic spirit, and |
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commitment to defending the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas will soon be the home of the National Medal |
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of Honor Museum, which will be opened in Arlington in the spring |
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of 2025; Americans from across the country will have the |
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opportunity to learn about the history and significance of the |
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Medal of Honor and about those who have done their utmost during |
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military combat to protect America; these celebrated military |
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veterans have set a lasting example of courage and selfless |
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service, and it is indeed fitting that these treasured Texans and |
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esteemed Medal of Honor recipients receive special recognition |
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for their valor and their service on behalf of their fellow |
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Americans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to our state's heroic military |
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service members who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor |
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and extend to those in attendance at the State Capitol a warm |
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welcome and an expression of sincere gratitude to all; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |