84R14829 KSM-D
By: White of Bell H.R. No. 1547
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Army Marathon III was held on March 1, 2015,
furthering its reputation as one of the premier athletic charity
events in the Killeen/Temple/Fort Hood area; and
WHEREAS, Created in 2013 to honor the men and women of the
United States armed services, The Army Marathon is a nonprofit
event that raises funds to benefit active-duty personnel, veterans,
and their families; through the various races and other events
associated with the marathon, organizers provide financial support
to a variety of worthwhile groups, including the Military Child
Education Coalition, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors,
and Scott & White Military Homefront Services; and
WHEREAS, This year's marathon, half-marathon, and 5K races
drew 1,500 runners and walkers who ranged in age from 13 to 84 and
hailed from some 40 U.S. states and other locations around the
world; more than 500 volunteers and contractors helped ensure the
event was a success, including representatives from Junior ROTC
groups, civic associations, businesses, and veterans
organizations; moreover, mayors, city council members, and city
managers from area municipalities helped with coordinating the
marathon; and
WHEREAS, Valuable assistance was also offered by medical
professionals from Baylor Scott & White, as well as by personnel
from the Central Texas Council of Governments and surrounding fire
and EMS departments; peace officers from Killeen, Harker Heights,
Belton, Temple, the Bell County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas
Department of Public Safety helped to maintain a secure and safe
environment for all involved; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the marathon's name, a number of
participants and volunteers were active military personnel or
veterans, and the race serves as a tribute to the heroic and
selfless efforts of our men and women in uniform; and
WHEREAS, By honoring the rich military heritage of the United
States and raising money to assist those who have served, The Army
Marathon III is an outstanding Central Texas event, and all those
who played a part in the race may reflect with pride on a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the participants, volunteers, civic
leaders, and public servants who helped make The Army Marathon III a
success and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future.