84R19538 JH-F
By: Smith H.R. No. 1657
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On March 29, 2014, Vietnam Veterans Day, citizens,
veterans, and Texas leaders gathered on the Capitol grounds for the
dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument; and
WHEREAS, The monument stands as a permanent tribute to the
service and sacrifice of the thousands of Texans who took part in
the Vietnam War; more than 3,400 brave servicemen from Texas made
the ultimate sacrifice in the war, and 105 Texans remain missing in
action today; seventeen Texas heroes earned the Congressional Medal
of Honor for their distinguished service during the conflict; and
WHEREAS, Construction of the monument was authorized by the
passage of House Concurrent Resolution 36 during the 79th
Legislative Session, and the project was completed through the
diligent work of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument
Committee; and
WHEREAS, The monument sits in the dappled shade of the
Capitol's northeast lawn, where visitors can reflect on and honor
every Texan who courageously served during one of the longest wars
in American history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend all who contributed to the planning of
the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument and organized its
dedication one year ago and pay tribute to the patriotic sons and
daughters of the Lone Star State who served in the Vietnam War; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument Committee
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.