SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 505
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the 183rd Recon Aviation Company on the occasion of its
2017 reunion, which is being held in Bryan-College Station; and
WHEREAS, The veterans of the 183rd Recon Aviation Company
served with distinction in Vietnam from 1966 until the end of the
war; members have created a nonprofit organization to preserve
the company's history for future generations, to honor its lost
members, and to renew and maintain the relationships forged
during their wartime service; and
WHEREAS, The company goes under the call sign "Seahorse";
during the war, eight of its members made the ultimate sacrifice
for their nation, and one is still listed as missing in action; and
WHEREAS, The 2017 reunion will feature a wide range of
activities for members and their families, including a performance
by the Texas A&M University Singing Cadets, visits to the Museum
of the American G.I. and the George Bush Presidential Library and
Museum, and a memorial service at the Brazos Valley Veterans
Memorial; and
WHEREAS, The members of the 183rd Recon Aviation Company
are part of the long line of courageous men and women whose
service and sacrifice have left a lasting mark on the world, and
it is truly fitting that they receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the 183rd Recon
Aviation Company on their exceptional service to the nation and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable 2017 reunion; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate