H.R. No. 2259
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Every year on July 4, Americans join together to
commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the
founding fathers of this great nation; and
WHEREAS, Fourth of July gatherings are a beloved American
tradition, when individuals across the United States pause to
remember the countless struggles and triumphs of those who worked
to build a government of the people, by the people, and for the
people; these celebrations bring together citizens of many
different backgrounds who all take pride in the American identity,
one embodying cherished ideals of freedom and equality; and
WHEREAS, From the colonial militias who carried muskets into
battle to the heroic men and women who serve in the U.S. armed
forces today, our military personnel have made incalculable
sacrifices in order to secure the dream envisioned by the nation's
founders; we owe a profound debt of gratitude to our troops for
their selfless and courageous service, as well as to their families
for all they have endured, and on this special day we extend our
heartfelt appreciation to all those in uniform and to their loved
ones; and
WHEREAS, When the delegates to the Continental Congress made
their famous declaration in 1776, they laid the foundation for a
republic dedicated to the cause of just self-governance and charted
a bold new course for the land they called home; as Texans gather to
celebrate Independence Day 2017, we will pledge anew to uphold the
solemn promise of freedom that has defined this country since its
birth and to treasure the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness that we all share; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Fourth of July, 2017.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2259 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House