2023S0421-9 05/23/23
By: Birdwell S.R. No. 656
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to the valiant Texans who have served our nation with
distinction and to recognize the Greater Granbury Chapter of the
Military Officers Association of America, which is holding the
11th annual Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags program
during the 2023 Memorial Day Weekend; and
WHEREAS, Service banners and flags will be displayed at
the event, which will take place at Memorial Field in Granbury;
for more than a decade, the Greater Granbury Chapter of the
Military Officers Association of America has honored our
nation's fallen military servicemen and servicewomen, and the
association is proud to commemorate these heroes who gave their
lives during armed conflict on behalf of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags
will provide attendees with the opportunity to acknowledge and
appreciate those who gave their last full measure of devotion in
service to our country; and
WHEREAS, Gold Star Wife and Mother Gail Joyce founded
Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags to preserve the
legacies of her husband and son and to commemorate the bravery of
our veterans; inspired by the sacrifices of her husband, Larry
Joyce, a veteran of America's war in Vietnam who lost his life due
to complications from his exposure to Agent Orange, and her
younger son, James Casey Joyce, who made the ultimate sacrifice
in battle during the Battle of Mogadishu, a part of Black Hawk
Down, Gail has wholeheartedly dedicated her time and energy to
honoring our esteemed troops; and
WHEREAS, Our nation's military service members are truly
deserving of honor and special recognition for their patriotism
and selfless service, and their sacrifices and heroism will be
remembered with respect and gratitude by their fellow Americans;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize the Greater Granbury Chapter of
the Military Officers Association of America and Gold Star Wife
and Mother Gail Joyce and extend to the attendees of the 11th
annual Honoring Hometown Heroes and A Field of Flags program best
wishes during this time of honor and remembrance; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.