SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 212
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces
and Texans across the state in observing the 45th anniversary of
the Tet offensive; and
WHEREAS, The Tet offensive was launched by the North
Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong on January 30, 1968, to
coincide with the beginning of the lunar new year; it consisted
of a concerted attack on South Vietnamese military bases, an
attack on all major population centers in South Vietnam, and a
siege of the United States Marine Corps garrison at Khe Sanh; and
WHEREAS, The offensive came as a surprise to the United
States and South Vietnam; despite the lack of warning, and even
though they were vastly outnumbered, American troops performed
with uncommon courage and boldness; the siege of Khe Sanh became
one of the largest battles of the war, with 6,000 Marines facing
tens of thousands of North Vietnamese troops over a period of
three months; the United States Embassy in Saigon was attacked
and the imperial city of Hue was the scene of thousands of
casualties; and
WHEREAS, The men and women who fought in these historic
battles set a lasting standard for others to follow, and their
selfless devotion and strength have left an indelible mark on the
world; it is truly fitting that their resolve, valor, and
sacrifice be recognized on the 45th anniversary of this pivotal
moment of the Vietnam War; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the veterans of the Tet offensive
and call on Texans everywhere to recognize their extraordinary
contributions to our nation's history; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the veterans of the Tet offensive.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate