SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 530
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans and veterans across the state in celebrating the
third anniversary of the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam
Veterans Monument; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument was
dedicated on March 29, 2014, before a crowd of nearly 5,000
citizens, veterans, and Texas leaders; its construction was made
possible by the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 36 during
the 79th Legislative Session and by the hard work and dedication
of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument Committee; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the Capitol's northeast lawn, this
impressive monument pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of
the thousands of Texans who served the country in Vietnam; more
than 3,400 Texans made the ultimate sacrifice in the war and more
than 100 are still listed as missing in action; 17 Texans
received the Medal of Honor for their distinguished bravery and
service above and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnam War was one of the longest armed
conflicts in American history, and the Texans who fought in
battles at Pleiku, Ia Drang, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, and other
notable engagements have taken their place among the long line of
courageous men and women who have left a lasting mark on the
world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all those who contributed to the
planning and dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans
Monument and pay tribute to the Texans who served in the Vietnam
War; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the third anniversary of the monument's dedication.
Hinojosa, Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate