2021S0544-1 08/26/21
By: Lucio S.R. No. 56
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Vanguard Academy in honoring the lives of those who
tragically died during the September 11, 2001, attacks on our
country; and
WHEREAS, On that infamous day, 2,983 innocent people died
in what remains the deadliest act of terrorism in United States
history; the unprecedented attacks in New York City, at the
Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania left the world in a state of shock
and united our country's citizens in collective grief; and
WHEREAS, Vanguard Academy in Pharr is hosting a
Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, 2021, to pay tribute to
those who died 20 years ago and to honor our nation's first
responders; memorial poems will be recited and local first
responders who stand ready to protect and serve today will be
given recognition; and
WHEREAS, Vanguard Academy students are creating a field of
flags in remembrance of each of the 9/11 fallen heroes; the
memorial event is a public ceremony and attendants will include
the school's students, teachers, administrators, and staff, as
well as first responders, veterans, and members of the community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Vanguard Academy
for hosting a 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Remembrance
Ceremony and ask that citizens across the state join in
observance of this solemn anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the Vanguard Academy memorial event.