H.R. No. 2338
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cheryl Whitfield has demonstrated exceptional
patriotism through her efforts in behalf of fallen members of the
United States military; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Ms. Whitfield founded the National
Memorial Ladies; the members of this noteworthy service
organization pay tribute to Texans who made the ultimate sacrifice
for our country; in addition to attending military funerals at
Houston National Cemetery, volunteers offer condolences to
bereaved families; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Whitfield has continued to work diligently to
remind her fellow citizens of the contributions of the brave men and
women of the armed forces; in 2010, she began a fund-raising effort
to create a monument honoring Texans who gave their lives in defense
of the United States of America in Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation New Dawn in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom in
Afghanistan; she collaborated with public officials to find a site
for the monument, which was built in Cy-Champ Park and dedicated on
October 6, 2012; it features four large granite walls engraved with
the names of more than 600 soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Time can never diminish the profound debt Americans
owe to the heroes who have died to protect our liberty, and Cheryl
Whitfield has given selflessly of her time and talent to ensure that
their courage and sacrifice receive due recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Cheryl Whitfield for her leadership in
the establishment of the National Memorial Ladies organization and
the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Cy-Champ Park and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success in her important
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Whitfield as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Harless
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2338 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House