81R16228 JNC-F
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 1031
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The love of liberty that helped to shape our
constitution has deep roots in the spirit of ancient Greece, and as
we observe Greek Independence Day, we celebrate the timeless
democratic principles that we cherish; and
WHEREAS, In 1821, our nation supported the cause of Greek
independence when the brave men and women of Greece began their long
struggle for liberty, and on the anniversary of the Greek
Declaration of Independence, we honor the courage of those proud
patriots; and
WHEREAS, The story of Greek military tactics used at the
Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is still mandatory reading at the
National War College in Washington, D.C.; Greek soldiers were with
U.S. Marines on the shores of Tripoli in the military operations
memorialized in the United States Marine Hymn; and
WHEREAS, Greece's greatest legacy is the establishment of
democratic government, and today Greeks and Americans continue to
share a love of freedom, liberty, and individual rights; and
WHEREAS, Greek Americans have made significant contributions
to this state and country, and it is fitting that all Texans join in
celebrating this historic date while reaffirming the democratic
vision that gave birth to our two great nations; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 25, 2009, as Greek Independence
Day: A Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.