SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 335
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the outstanding Texans who have served our nation with
distinction and who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor
for their exceptional contributions to our country; and
WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed
Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to American
soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast
guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor,
conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity at the risk of life above
and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 40 million people have served in the
United States Armed Forces since the Medal of Honor was established
under President Lincoln during the Civil War, and fewer than 4,000
individuals have received this prestigious honor since it was first
awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863; and
WHEREAS, Today, there are 65 living recipients of the Medal
of Honor across the United States; the 10 Medal of Honor
recipients who call Texas their home are Patrick Brady, Flo
Groberg, Sal Giunta, Michael Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter,
James Fleming, Dakota Meyer, Robert O'Malley, and Clarence
Sasser; these loyal Americans rose above and beyond the call of
duty to aid their country in times of need, and they have each
demonstrated extraordinary bravery, patriotic spirit, and
commitment to defending the nation; and
WHEREAS, Texas will soon be the home of the National Medal
of Honor Museum, which will be opened in Arlington in the spring
of 2025; Americans from across the country will have the
opportunity to learn about the history and significance of the
Medal of Honor and about those who have done their utmost during
military combat to protect America; these celebrated military
veterans have set a lasting example of courage and selfless
service, and it is indeed fitting that these treasured Texans and
esteemed Medal of Honor recipients receive special recognition
for their valor and their service on behalf of their fellow
Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to our state's heroic military
service members who have been awarded the National Medal of
Honor and extend to those in attendance at the State Capitol a
warm welcome and an expression of sincere gratitude to all;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hancock
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry Blanco Johnson Perry
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner Campbell King Schwertner
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini Hall Miles Zaffirini
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini