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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631
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WHEREAS, Sons of the Flag in Dallas has supported those |
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impacted by burn injuries, their families, and the medical |
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personnel dedicated to their treatment for more than 13 years; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2012 by Purple Heart recipient and |
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former Navy SEAL Ryan "Birdman" Parrott, Sons of the Flag is a |
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nonprofit organization that assists veteran, first responder, |
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and civilian burn survivors by providing funding for research, |
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fellowships, and support systems; over the years, the group has |
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evolved from a statewide mission into a national effort; and |
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WHEREAS, Sons of the Flag has funded fellowships at leading |
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hospitals across the country, directly increasing the number of |
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accredited burn surgeons; it also contributes to innovative |
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breakthroughs in technologies and surgical procedures, including |
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the shortwave infrared camera, which is used as an advanced and |
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efficient method of triage; and |
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WHEREAS, The group offers personalized assistance to |
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survivors and their families, providing them with medical |
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supplies and necessities, expense relief, and access to such |
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resources as a pediatric support program; in addition, the |
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organization advocates in behalf of these individuals to raise |
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public awareness about the life-altering effects of burn |
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injuries; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Sons of the Flag has improved |
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the quality of life for countless people affected by burn |
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injuries, and the organization is indeed deserving of |
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recognition for its outstanding contributions; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby honor Sons of the Flag for its service to |
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burn survivors and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success with |
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their vital work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Parker |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 31, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |