SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 439
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this one-year anniversary.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate