84R8761 RMA-D
By: Taylor of Galveston S.C.R. No. 24
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Our nation is fortunate to have sons and daughters
whose love of country is such that they are willing to risk their
lives in its defense, and they are truly deserving of the utmost
respect and gratitude; and
WHEREAS, Legions of Americans stepped forward to serve their
nation in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, and their unwavering
resolve to combat terrorism in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
helped ensure the safety of millions of people back home and around
the globe; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of both wars, almost 7,000 U.S.
service members, including 600 Texans, died, and countless more
American troops were wounded; sharing in those sacrifices were
their families and friends; and
WHEREAS, Under Chapter 443, Government Code, and rules of the
State Preservation Board, a portion of the north Capitol grounds is
available for new monuments, subject to legislative approval,
specified procedural requirements, the provision of funding from
private donors, conformity to certain size and design limitations
and parameters, and completion on a timely basis; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Legislature find that a
commemorative monument recognizing those Texans who served during
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would be a worthy addition to the
Capitol grounds; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby authorize the State Preservation Board, subject to state law
and rules of the board, to approve and permit the construction of a
monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the
historic Capitol grounds, honoring Texans who served in the wars in
Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the U.S. armed forces and their
families; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
official copy of this resolution to the executive director of the
State Preservation Board.