H.R. No. 1894
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fly, Lower, and Gather Program is hosting its
fifth annual fundraiser on June 12, 2021, in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 2010, retired U.S. Air Force Master
Sergeant Jim Rodriguez of Waxahachie noticed that his daughter's
school was not following proper procedure in raising the American
flag every day; he contacted the principal and proposed engaging
students in this activity in a meaningful way; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez founded the F.L.A.G. Program to help
students learn about the history of the American flag, as well as
the time-honored protocol surrounding its display; the initiative
encourages youngsters to take pride in their country and teaches
them about their state flag as well; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the F.L.A.G. Program has been
adopted by schools in numerous cities in Texas as well as
communities in Arizona, Louisiana, and Oklahoma; students accept
the responsibility for the appropriate display and care of flags,
and participants are recognized by the program sponsors with a
Citizenship Award; and
WHEREAS, The 2021 F.L.A.G. fundraiser also serves as a Flag
Day celebration; commemorating the adoption of the Stars and
Stripes as the official flag of the United States, the observance
traces its origins back to May 30, 1916, when President Woodrow
Wilson issued a proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on
June 14; each year, Americans recognize Flag Day by displaying the
Star-Spangled Banner in front of homes and businesses; and
WHEREAS, The F.L.A.G. Program has instilled in numerous young
people a greater appreciation for an important ritual as well as a
lasting sense of national pride and patriotism; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Fly, Lower, and Gather Program on the
occasion of its fifth annual fundraiser and extend to all those
involved in this worthy endeavor sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Neave
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1894 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House