SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 361 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of Warriors United in Arms for their many contributions to veterans in the Rio Grande Valley; and WHEREAS, Warriors United in Arms was founded by Tony Garcia in 2013; the organization's membership consists of local veterans who are committed to helping other veterans; and WHEREAS, Members improve the lives of area veterans by assisting them with job searches, helping them locate veterans' resources, and providing them with funds for medical expenses, food, utility assistance, or housing costs; the group also hosts monthly meetings to discuss civilian life and coping strategies for post-traumatic stress disorder; and WHEREAS, Warriors United in Arms is independently run and does not receive outside funding; members host community events to help raise funds and continue their mission of service; and WHEREAS, The veterans group is privileged to serve as guardian of the last American flag to fly over the American Embassy in Saigon, South Vietnam; recovered from a hostile mob, the flag is protected and preserved in honor of the 55,448 lives lost during the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, Members of Warriors United in Arms continue to serve their country as military veterans, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for representing the highest ideals of patriotic service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Warriors United in Arms for connecting veterans with the resources they need to prosper after serving their country and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate