SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 68
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize and pay tribute to the members of the United States
military who have so honorably served our great nation and state
in the armed services and join all Texans in observing January
30, 2013, as Wounded Warrior Day at the Texas State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines of the
United States military and their families have made
extraordinary sacrifices to serve our nation both abroad and
within our own borders; and
WHEREAS, Today we honor wounded warriors from across the
nation, including Specialist Cody Miller, Sergeant Paul Roberts,
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jerry Hamilton, Lance Corporal Ivan
Sears, Staff Sergeant Mark Juarez, and Staff Sergeant Tracie M.
Harris; without their willingness to serve and the contributions
made by them and by their families, we could not enjoy many of the
freedoms that make this nation great; and
WHEREAS, These veterans have bravely and selflessly served
in defense of our nation and its democratic ideals; with silent
dedication and unmatched grit, they ensure our safety and
security, and it is indeed fitting that all Texans recognize,
honor, and reaffirm their gratitude to these true American
heroes; and
WHEREAS, Although these veterans represent many different
hometowns and backgrounds, what unites them is greater than what
divides them--a deep and abiding love of their country; it is for
America and all Americans that they leave their homes and their
family and friends in order to guarantee the continuation of
those freedoms etched into the Declaration of Independence and
ensured by our Constitution; and
WHEREAS, It is for our service members' willingness to
serve to protect these freedoms that we honor them; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the wounded warriors of our nation
for their sacrifice, dedication, and patriotism, recognizing
them, honoring them, and reaffirming the gratitude of all Texans
to these true American heroes; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women of the
United States armed services and their families.
Van de Putte
Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
Campbell Hegar Schwertner Campbell Hegar Schwertner
Campbell Hegar Schwertner
Carona Hinojosa Seliger Carona Hinojosa Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Seliger
Davis Huffman Taylor Davis Huffman Taylor
Davis Huffman Taylor
Deuell Lucio Uresti Deuell Lucio Uresti
Deuell Lucio Uresti
Duncan Nelson Watson Duncan Nelson Watson
Duncan Nelson Watson
Ellis Nichols West Ellis Nichols West
Ellis Nichols West
Eltife Patrick Whitmire Eltife Patrick Whitmire
Eltife Patrick Whitmire
Estes Paxton Williams Estes Paxton Williams
Estes Paxton Williams
Fraser Zaffirini Fraser Zaffirini
Fraser Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
Campbell Hegar Schwertner
Carona Hinojosa Seliger
Davis Huffman Taylor
Deuell Lucio Uresti
Duncan Nelson Watson
Ellis Nichols West
Eltife Patrick Whitmire
Estes Paxton Williams
Fraser Zaffirini