86R3589 JGH-D
By: Minjarez H.R. No. 1193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On May 8, 2020, Americans are paying tribute to the
sacrifice and resilience of the wives and husbands of our nation's
military personnel with the commemoration of Military Spouse
Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, This special observance originated in April 1984,
when President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5184, which
recognized the profound contribution spouses make to the readiness
and well-being of those in uniform; in 1999, the U.S. Congress made
Military Spouse Appreciation Day part of National Military
Appreciation Month, and the Department of Defense subsequently
stipulated that this day be celebrated each year on the Friday
before Mother's Day; and
WHEREAS, In a very real sense, military spouses serve
alongside our nation's soldiers, sailors, marines, and members of
the air force and coast guard; these husbands and wives cope with
frequent relocations, manage the home during periods of separation,
and provide the moral and emotional support their spouses need to
defend our country; and
WHEREAS, Even as they endure the heartache of long
deployments, these silent heroes bear the responsibility of
sustaining their families and caring for their children, and they
play a vital role in helping returning service members reintegrate
and readjust to life at home; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have sons and
daughters whose love of country leads them to military service, and
it is indeed fitting that we honor their spouses, whose fortitude
and patriotism continue to be an inspiration to us all; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 8, 2020, as Military Spouse
Appreciation Day and pay tribute to the husbands and wives of our
nation's military personnel.