SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the interpreters who have risked their lives to serve
as allies of the United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, When our nation sent its sons and daughters to
fight in Afghanistan and Iraq, it enlisted a second army to
support the fight against global terrorism; these local allies in
Afghanistan signed on to help build bases, support troops, and
perhaps most importantly, to serve as interpreters; and
WHEREAS, Interpreters serve as the cultural and linguistic
bridge that allows members of the armed forces to communicate
with locals and better understand their surroundings; and
WHEREAS, United States troops would not be able to perform
their jobs in foreign lands without the assistance of
interpreters, and many of our troops are alive today because of
their courageous service; and
WHEREAS, The brave interpreters who have risked their
lives to join the global war on terrorism are indeed deserving of
special recognition for their distinguished service on behalf of
the United States Armed Forces; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all those
interpreters in Afghanistan who followed the call to fight
against terrorism and extend to them sincere gratitude for their
heroic service; 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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 29, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate