SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 334
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Gerry Hince of Bryan, who has been named the 2021
Outstanding Veteran Volunteer by the Texas Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution; and
WHEREAS, Gerry Hince is an esteemed veteran of the United
States Army, and her family includes multiple generations of
distinguished veterans and members of our nation's armed forces;
her husband of 48 years is a veteran who served in the Vietnam
War, and her father served in World War II; she is the proud
mother of two sons who currently serve in the United States
military; and
WHEREAS, She has been a dedicated advocate for veterans'
issues for many years through her involvement in a wide range of
organizations, and she has been recognized on multiple occasions
for her exemplary work; she serves as chair of the Coalition of
Brazos Valley Veterans Organizations, and she played an integral
role in the group's development; she also serves as legislative
chair for the Texas American Legion Auxiliary, and she was
honored as the 2018-2019 Texas Legionnaire of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Her current service in support of veterans
includes her role as president of Chapter 937 of the Vietnam
Veterans of America in Bryan-College Station and her position as
vice-chair of the National Veterans Unemployment and Education
Commission; in addition, she serves as the community
representative for the Troops to College Program at Texas A&M
University; and
WHEREAS, Gerry Hince has demonstrated a remarkable
commitment to serving our nation's veterans and the Brazos Valley
veteran community, and it is truly fitting that she receive
special recognition for her invaluable contributions; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Gerry Hince for her exceptional
efforts on behalf of our nation's military veterans and extend
congratulations to her on her selection as the 2021 Outstanding
Veteran Volunteer by the Texas Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate