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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor Host City Museum at North Central |
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Texas College in Gainesville is celebrating its grand opening with |
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a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10, 2025, during Medal of Honor |
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Week; and |
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WHEREAS, Established by the Gainesville City Council in 2001, |
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the annual Medal of Honor Host City Program pays tribute to those |
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who have received the Medal of Honor, the highest award for acts of |
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valor that the United States bestows upon members of the armed |
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forces; the initiative provides area residents with the opportunity |
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to meet Medal of Honor recipients and express their appreciation; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor Host City Museum preserves the |
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legacies of these military heroes through exhibits, programs, and |
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events that share their stories; it also offers a variety of |
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educational resources for visitors, seeking to inspire future |
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generations to uphold the values of bravery, duty, and patriotism; |
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in addition, the facility serves as a place for reflection in |
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remembrance of those who courageously fought in service to our |
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nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The men and women who have received the Medal of |
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Honor exemplify the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and the |
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Medal of Honor Host City Museum is helping to ensure that their |
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sacrifices and achievements are not forgotten; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the grand opening of the Medal of Honor Host City |
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Museum and commend all those involved in its establishment for |
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their outstanding efforts; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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Senate. |