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. Howard ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1219 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House