SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 488
WHEREAS, On March 29, 2014, Vietnam Veterans Day,
citizens, veterans, and Texas leaders gathered on the Capitol
grounds for the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans
Monument; and
WHEREAS, The monument stands as a permanent tribute to the
service and sacrifice of the thousands of Texans who took part in
the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, More than 3,400 brave Texans made the ultimate
sacrifice in the war, and more than 100 Texans remain Missing In
Action; 17 Texans earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for
their distinguished service during the conflict; and
WHEREAS, The construction of the monument was made
possible by the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 36 during
the 79th Legislative Session and the support of over 600 donors
and legislative leaders in both houses of the Texas Legislature,
and the project was completed by the Texas Capitol Vietnam
Veterans Monument Committee; and
WHEREAS, The monument sits in the dappled shade of the
Capitol's northeast lawn, where visitors can reflect on and honor
every Texan who courageously served during one of the longest
wars in American history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all who contributed to the planning
and dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument and
pay tribute to the sons and daughters of Texas who served in the
Vietnam War; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of the fifth anniversary of the monument.
Hinojosa, Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate