SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the West Veterans Honor Guard; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary association was founded in 1990 as
the VFW Honor Guard by members of West Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4819 under the leadership of Harry Lee Hykel and post
commander Frank Podsednik; they were soon joined by members of
the American Legion, and the organization became known as the
West Veterans Honor Guard; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated patriots have generously
committed their time and their talent to provide traditional
graveside military honors to deceased veterans; their services
include flag-folding and presentation, the playing of "Taps," a
rifle detail, and a color guard; since its inception, the group
has provided these tributes at more than 430 funerals for those
who served; and
WHEREAS, The West Veterans Honor Guard also appears at a
variety of public events across Central Texas, including the
Westfest Labor Day parade, where its members provide a color
guard and a display of service flags; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional organization is truly deserving
of recognition for its patriotism and its dedication to service;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the members of
the West Veterans Honor Guard on their many contributions to the
community and extend to them best wishes for continued success in
their honorable endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organization as an expression of esteem 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 August 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate