H.R. No. 1463
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many individuals from Hunt County proudly served in
the Vietnam War, and these veterans deserve full recognition for
their courageous efforts in behalf of their fellow citizens during
one of the longest and most divisive conflicts in our nation's
history; and
WHEREAS, More than three million members of the U.S. armed
forces were deployed to Southeast Asia between the time of the
passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 and the final
withdrawal of American combat forces from Vietnam in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Whether they enlisted or were drafted, members of
the Hunt County community were among those who bravely served as the
"boots on the ground" in Vietnam, and their contributions played an
invaluable role in the war effort; and
WHEREAS, Texans owe a profound debt of gratitude to those
area residents who fulfilled the highest ideals of the U.S.
military forces during the Vietnam War, and it is indeed
appropriate to reflect on the immeasurable fortitude and valor they
demonstrated while answering their nation's call to duty; now,
therefore, be it
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ESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Vietnam War veterans of Hunt County
for their distinguished service and extend to them heartfelt
appreciation for their exceptional commitment to the defense of our
nation.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1463 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House