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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington is |
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opening on March 25, 2025, providing a welcome opportunity to |
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recognize those outstanding Texans who have served our nation with |
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distinction; and |
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WHEREAS, The highest military decoration of the United States |
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Armed Forces, the Medal of Honor is awarded to American soldiers, |
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sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have |
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distinguished themselves by acts of valor, conspicuous gallantry, |
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and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of |
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duty; and |
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WHEREAS, Established under President Lincoln during the |
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Civil War, the Medal of Honor was first awarded more than 160 years |
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ago on March 25, 1863; since that time, an estimated 40 million men |
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and women have served in the United States Armed Forces, and fewer |
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than 4,000 have received this prestigious accolade; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, there are 61 living recipients of the Medal |
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of Honor across the United States, and the nine recipients who call |
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Texas home are Patrick Brady, Florent Groberg, Sal Giunta, Michael |
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Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter, James Fleming, Dakota Meyer, and |
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Robert O'Malley; these loyal patriots served their country in times |
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of need, and they have each demonstrated extraordinary bravery and |
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a steadfast commitment to defending our nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in |
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Arlington coincides with National Medal of Honor Day; visitors to |
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the museum will have the opportunity to learn about the history and |
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significance of the award while gaining insight into the |
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achievements of recipients; and |
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WHEREAS, Medal of Honor recipients have set an exceptional |
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example of courage and selfless service, and the National Medal of |
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Honor Museum is a fitting tribute to their inspiring legacy; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the National Medal of |
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Honor Museum in Arlington and extend to the Medal of Honor |
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recipients in Texas sincere gratitude for their heroic service; |
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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 the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |