Texas Senate Bill SCR5

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 1/23/09
• Refer: 3/13/09
• Report Pass: 3/30/09
• Refer: 4/16/09
• Report Pass: 5/1/09
• Enrolled: 5/25/09
• Passed: 6/19/09

Caption

Designating the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial on the campus of Hill College in Hillsboro as the official State Memorial to Texas-Born Medal of Honor Recipients.

Impact

The establishment of the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial as an official state memorial underscores Texas's commitment to honoring its veterans. This designation elevates the memorial's status and encourages public interest and reverence for the sacrifices made by Texan service members. It also highlights the importance of historical education, tying the memorial to the mission of the Texas Heritage Museum, which focuses on the state’s wartime history and its implications today.

Summary

SCR5 is a concurrent resolution from the Texas Legislature that designates the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial at Hill College in Hillsboro as the official State Memorial to Texas-Born Medal of Honor Recipients. This resolution acknowledges the significance of the memorial in honoring those Texans who have received the Medal of Honor, the highest military award in the United States, for acts of valor and heroism. It emphasizes the contribution of over 57 native Texans who have earned this prestigious recognition through their remarkable bravery in combat.

Contention

While the bill appears to be a unanimous gesture of appreciation for military service, potential points of contention might arise around the representation of local versus state initiatives in commemorating veterans. Some may argue about the allocation of state resources for memorializations while local memorial efforts may seek independent recognition. The bill, however, does not seem to encounter strong opposition and is more a matter of recognition than regulatory changes.