H.R. No. 191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Lackland
Memorial Post 9174 of San Antonio are celebrating its 50th
anniversary on February 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Founded by Woodrow Willis and chartered in 1961,
this post began with 75 members and now numbers approximately 500;
its hall has always been located in South San Antonio, in the
vicinity of Lackland Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the post has consistently
embraced the vision of the VFW, advocating for veterans and their
families, serving the community, and promoting patriotism; in
carrying out the VFW's mission, members of the post have devoted
innumerable hours to community service and to raising money for
charitable causes; their achievements and commitment to VFW
programs have earned them distinction twice as an All American Post
and three times as an All State Post; and
WHEREAS, For five decades, VFW Lackland Memorial Post 9174
has sought to ensure that veterans and their families receive the
recognition they have earned for their immeasurable service and
sacrifice in this country's behalf, and it is fitting that, on this
special milestone, the post be honored for its outstanding
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding
of VFW Lackland Memorial Post 9174 and commend its members for their
exceptional service to their fellow veterans; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the post as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Menendez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 191 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House