83S10215 JGH-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 63
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud descendants of American veterans are
gathering in Houston from August 23 to 25, 2013, for the Sons of the
American Legion National Convention; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1932, this organization is affiliated
with the American Legion, and it is open to men and boys of all ages
whose parents or grandparents served in the armed forces of the
United States; and
WHEREAS, The group works to preserve American traditions and
values, to care for veterans and their families, to improve the
lives of the nation's children, and to promote the fundamentals of
good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, During the convention, the baton of leadership will
pass from Chris Huntzinger of Pennsylvania, who served as national
commander during 2012, to the new national commander, Joe Gladden
of Maryland; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of our nation owe a profound debt of
gratitude to those men and women who have taken up arms to defend
our freedom, and for more than 80 years, the Sons of the American
Legion has helped lead the effort to support and honor our brave
veterans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2013 Sons
of the American Legion National Convention in Houston and extend to
the organization's officers and members sincere best wishes for a
meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Sons of the American Legion as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.