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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission |
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has contributed immeasurably to the development and maintenance of |
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the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Conroe, the Montgomery County Veterans |
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Memorial Park encompasses multiple memorial galleries honoring |
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those who have served in our nation's armed forces; the park also |
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features a classical memorial structure, a pathway lined with berms |
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displaying the names of veterans, a tribute to all the branches of |
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the United States military, and a flag and memorial honoring first |
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responders; in addition, guests can learn more about the exhibits |
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at the Visitors' and Education Center; and |
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WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission |
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is the governing body of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial |
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Park; the nonprofit works to honor and support veterans, |
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active-duty military, and first responders while preserving |
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history and educating the public; the organization currently |
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benefits from the able leadership of its chair, the Honorable |
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Jimmie C. Edwards III; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to the |
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men and women who have risked their lives in defense of our nation, |
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and the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission is indeed |
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deserving of special recognition for its efforts to pay tribute to |
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their sacrifice and dedication; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for |
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its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park and |
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extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the commission as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |