SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 542
WHEREAS, On April 4, 5, and 6, 2013, members of the
Association of the United States Army 4th Region are having their
annual conference in Austin, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Since 1950, the Association of the United States
Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while
advancing the interests of the army and the men and women who
serve; and
WHEREAS, The Association of the United States Army is a
private nonprofit educational organization that supports all
components of the nation's army, active, National Guard,
Reserve, civilians, retirees, government civilians, wounded
warriors, veterans, and family members, and provides numerous
professional development opportunities at a variety of events
both local and national; and
WHEREAS, The Association of the United States Army
represents every American soldier by being the voice for all
components of America's army, fostering public support of the
army's role in national security, and providing professional
education and information programs; and
WHEREAS, The Association of the United States Army has 122
chapters worldwide, made up entirely of volunteers; they provide
recreational and educational opportunities to soldiers and their
families, support deployed soldiers and the families left
behind, and have contributed over $2 million to awards,
scholarships, and support of soldier and family programs; 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 it promotes the values of excellence,
innovation, professionalism, inclusiveness, integrity, and
responsiveness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize the Association of the United
States Army and its visiting delegation from Texas, Oklahoma,
Arkansas, and Louisiana and commend its members on the work they
do in support of the military; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the group as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate