SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 433 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize David Dew for his outstanding service with the Sons of the American Legion; and WHEREAS, The Sons of the American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the military; among its goals are preserving American traditions and values, caring for veterans and their families, improving quality of life for the nation's children, and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship; and WHEREAS, David Dew is a charter member of Harding Blaine Squadron 321 in Plano; he has served his squadron, post, district, and division and the Detachment of Texas in various capacities; and WHEREAS, David Dew has served the Sons of the American Legion on the national level for several years; at the national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 29, 2010, he was installed as national commander of the organization; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend National Commander David Dew on his service to the State of Texas and his commitment to the principles of the Sons of the American Legion and extend to him best wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Shapiro ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 7, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate