SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 802
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
recognize the San Antonio Alamo Chapter of the 1st Marine
Division Association for its ongoing commitment to promoting and
preserving the memory of its veterans; and
WHEREAS, The 1st Marine Division Association was founded
in 1947 to foster, encourage, and perpetuate public awareness of
the selfless devotion of all those who have campaigned under the
battle colors of the 1st Marine Division; and
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Alamo Chapter has since its
inception worked to reinforce these goals; chartered in 1988, it
has also striven to preserve the history and the memories of 1st
Marine Division personnel, to safeguard the principles of
democracy, to promote and cultivate social interaction among its
veterans, and to sponsor regular meetings and gatherings for its
members; and
WHEREAS, The chapter also values the pursuit of higher
education, and it supports several scholarship programs,
including the 1st Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund,
the General O. P. Smith Scholarship, and the Alamo Detachment
315, San Antonio Marine Corps League Scholarship program; and
WHEREAS, Long revered for their exceptional courage in the
face of danger and for their unwavering loyalty to one another in
battle, members of the United States Marine Corps embody the
qualities of patriotism, integrity, and perseverance; the 1st
Marine Division Association is committed to ensuring that the
brave actions of this band of brothers is cherished and
celebrated by its veterans and forever revered by the citizens of
this country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the San Antonio Alamo Chapter of the
1st Marine Division Association for its ongoing dedication to
preserving the memory and the traditions of its members; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this outstanding organization.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate