SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 703
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces of the United States
stationed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War served our
nation under the most trying conditions, at a time when the
nation was divided in its support; and
WHEREAS, The exemplary performance of Americans who served
during the Vietnam War reflected the highest standards of
bravery, sacrifice, and courage; and
WHEREAS, One out of every 10 Americans who served in
Vietnam was a casualty and 58,148 United States service members
made the ultimate sacrifice, 3,400 from Texas; nearly 2,100
Americans are still missing and unaccounted for, and there were
over 660 military prisoners of war; and
WHEREAS, Of the 2.59 million who served in Vietnam, 304,000
were wounded; approximately 75,000 were severely disabled; and
WHEREAS, When these service members returned home, they
were caught in the crossfire of public debate, protests, and
turmoil about our nation's involvement in the Vietnam War; as a
result these brave men and women did not receive the welcome
home, salute, and gratitude they justly deserved; and
WHEREAS, All these men and women deserve our steadfast
recognition and praise; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of our nation, state, counties, and
cities must never forget the pain and suffering that existed
yesterday and still exists today for the men and women who fought
with honor and distinction, some sacrificing their lives, in the
name of freedom and democracy for all; and
WHEREAS, The South Texas region has united to work together
to organize, promote, and host a long-overdue historical tribute
and event for all Vietnam veterans of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, April 12 through April 14, 2011, the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Wall That Heals will be in Corpus Christi at
the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center; the
Veterans Band of Corpus Christi, with the support of the Port of
Corpus Christi, is hosting and sponsoring all the events during
the three-day visit of the Wall That Heals; and
WHEREAS, The events are conceived as a living memorial to
promote regional awareness, celebration, and acknowledgement of
the Vietnam veterans who served, those living, and those who have
passed away; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the efforts of the Veterans Band of
Corpus Christi and the Port of Corpus Christi in hosting and
sponsoring all the events to properly welcome home and salute our
Vietnam veterans from South Texas during the Corpus Christi
exhibition of the Wall That Heals; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special event.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 5, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate