H.R. No. 1968
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, America's veterans hold a revered place in the
hearts of their fellow citizens, and on Memorial Day 2011, the
people of Terrell are dedicating a memorial to all those from their
community who have served in the nation's armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Support for this project has come from every quarter
of the city; the Terrell Marine Corps League initiated and led the
development of the memorial, and league members have also done much
of the actual construction; the City of Terrell set aside land for
the memorial in City Park, and private citizens, local businesses,
churches, civic organizations, and veterans groups have been
generous in their contributions of funds and services; and
WHEREAS, This imposing monument consists of a 20-foot wall
bearing the names of all the known Terrell citizens who have died in
this nation's wars from World War I to the present day; in addition,
bricks inscribed with the names of men and women who have served in
the military or who are currently serving on active duty have been
laid around the flagpole and on the walkway to honor the
contributions of these notable patriots; and
WHEREAS, Memorialized on the wall, so that the magnitude of
their devotion and sacrifice might never be forgotten, are 48
courageous Texans; five of these have been lost in just the past
decade, in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; they are U.S. Army
Sergeant Gerardo Moreno, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sean Brady Berry,
U.S. Army Specialist Jonathan "J. D." Emard, U.S. Army Staff
Sergeant Shawn H. McNabb, and U.S. Army Specialist Joseph Michael
Lewis; and
WHEREAS, To all those honored by the Terrell Veterans
Memorial, Americans owe a debt that is beyond measure, and it is
indeed fitting that this striking monument be installed to preserve
and perpetuate their memory; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Terrell
Veterans Memorial and express profound gratitude to the brave and
steadfast individuals whose names are recorded there for the ages;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the Terrell Marine Corps League and the City of Terrell as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1968 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House