SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 656

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to the valiant Texans who have served our nation with distinction and to recognize the Greater Granbury Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, which is holding the 11th annual Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags program during the 2023 Memorial Day Weekend; and

WHEREAS, Service banners and flags will be displayed at the event, which will take place at Memorial Field in Granbury; for more than a decade, the Greater Granbury Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America has honored our nation's fallen military servicemen and servicewomen, and the association is proud to commemorate these heroes who gave their lives during armed conflict on behalf of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags will provide attendees with the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate those who gave their last full measure of devotion in service to our country; and

WHEREAS, Gold Star Wife and Mother Gail Joyce founded Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags to preserve the legacies of her husband and son and to commemorate the bravery of our veterans; inspired by the sacrifices of her husband, Larry Joyce, a veteran of America's war in Vietnam who lost his life due to complications from his exposure to Agent Orange, and her younger son, James Casey Joyce, who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle during the Battle of Mogadishu, a part of Black Hawk Down, Gail has wholeheartedly dedicated her time and energy to honoring our esteemed troops; and

WHEREAS, Our nation's military service members are truly deserving of honor and special recognition for their patriotism and selfless service, and their sacrifices and heroism will be remembered with respect and gratitude by their fellow Americans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby recognize the Greater Granbury Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and Gold Star Wife and Mother Gail Joyce and extend to the attendees of the 11th annual Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags program best wishes during this time of honor and remembrance; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate