H.R. No. 207
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On June 12, 2017, Texans joined together in
celebration of Women Veterans Day, an event inaugurated to
recognize the myriad achievements of women in the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Since serving as nurses, spies, and even soldiers in
the Revolutionary War, women have been involved in every armed
conflict in American history; long before officially joining the
ranks of the U.S. Army, women carried out essential work in medical
and support roles during times of war; the Second World War led to
the creation of the Women's Army Corps, which allowed women to
enlist in the military in areas outside of nursing for the first
time, including military intelligence, cryptography, and
maintenance and supply; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the outstanding contributions of
women in uniform during World War II, the Women's Armed Services
Integration Act was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on
June 12, 1948; the law enabled women to serve as permanent, regular
members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force,
representing a major step toward the full inclusion of women in the
military; and
WHEREAS, The Global War on Terror has ushered in a rapid
expansion of roles for female service members; in 2013, the
restriction on women in direct ground combat roles was lifted, and
two years later, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the
decision to open up all military occupations and positions to
women, without exception; today, American women are serving in
greater numbers than ever before and contributing significantly to
the mission of each branch of the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas is proud to be home to the largest
population of women veterans in the country; through their courage,
their patriotism, and their professionalism, they are an
inspiration to us all, and we owe them an immense debt of gratitude
for their service and sacrifice; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate Women Veterans
Day 2017 in honor of the female members of the United States
military, past and present.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 207 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House