83R10034 STE-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 1219
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Association of the United States Army 4th
Region, which encompasses chapters from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas,
and Louisiana, is holding its annual conference in Austin on April
4-6, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Since 1950, the AUSA has worked to support all
aspects of national security while advancing the interests of the
United States Army and the men and women who serve; and
WHEREAS, The association is a private nonprofit organization
that assists active personnel, members of the National Guard and
reserve, retirees, wounded warriors, and veterans, as well as
government civilians and family members; AUSA fosters public
support of the army's role in national security and provides
informational presentations and numerous professional development
opportunities at a variety of events both local and national; and
WHEREAS, With 122 chapters worldwide, the association is made
up entirely of volunteers; chapters provide educational and
recreational programs to soldiers and their families, support
deployed soldiers and the loved ones they leave behind, and to date
have contributed more than $2 million to awards, scholarships, and
other initiatives benefiting soldiers and their families; and
WHEREAS, The Association of the United States Army speaks out
for the men and women of the United States Army who proudly serve
our country, and the organization is dedicated to furthering the
values of excellence, innovation, professionalism, inclusiveness,
integrity, and responsiveness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Association of the United States
Army 4th Region 2013 conference and recognize the visiting
delegations from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana for the
work they do in support of the military; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.