81R23994 MDM-D
By: Truitt H.R. No. 1484
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, America's military veterans hold a revered place in
the history of this country and in the hearts of their fellow
citizens, and on November 8, 2008, the people of Keller dedicated a
memorial to all those from the Keller area who have served on active
duty in the nation's armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Several years in the planning, the development of
this memorial was led by the Keller Rotary Club in conjunction with
the City of Keller, and the project benefited from the generous
support of the Greater Keller Women's Club; many private citizens
and a number of other organizations also contributed to bringing
this project to fruition; and
WHEREAS, This imposing monument consists of seven granite
pillars on which are engraved the names of all known Keller
veterans, while the central column contains the names of more than
30 individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice; completing the
memorial is a large sculpture of an eagle with wings outspread;
titled "Protector of Freedom" and created by Darrel Davis, the work
symbolizes the mission of all service personnel and was chosen to
grace the monument by a vote of Keller residents; and
WHEREAS, Our nation is fortunate to have sons and daughters
whose love of country is such that they are willing to risk their
lives in its service, and it is a privilege to join in recognizing
these courageous Texans, to whom all Americans owe an immeasurable
debt of gratitude and remembrance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Keller
Veterans Memorial and pay profound tribute to the brave and
steadfast men and women whose names are recorded here for the ages.