H.R. No. 724
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than five years, Honor Flight DFW has given
North Texas veterans of World War II the opportunity to visit the
war memorials in our nation's capital; and
WHEREAS, Established in September 2008, this notable
endeavor offers veterans an all-expense paid overnight trip to
Washington, D.C.; the two-day visit includes stops at the memorials
for World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, as well as the
U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Memorials and Arlington
National Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, Veterans on honor flight trips have also had the
opportunity to meet the wounded warriors and military staff at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; they return to a
hero's welcome at DFW International Airport, and a few months
later, they receive a book of photographs, a CD, and a souvenir
video recording their experience; making two flights a year, in May
and October, the program has taken more than 600 veterans to
Washington to date; and
WHEREAS, By enabling these patriotic Americans to come
together one more time in mutual fellowship and in tribute to their
fallen comrades, the men and women of Honor Flight DFW are
performing a deeply meaningful service in recognition of the
sacrifice of those who have so ably served this nation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby celebrate Honor Flight DFW and extend to the
organization's staff, volunteers, and honored veterans sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Honor Flight DFW as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Villalba
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 724 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House