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| 1 | 1 | H.R. No. 121 | |
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| 4 | 4 | R E S O L U T I O N | |
| 5 | - | WHEREAS, Donovan | |
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| 5 | + | WHEREAS, Donovan Cruz served his country with great honor and | |
| 6 | + | distinction as a member of the United States military, and he is | |
| 7 | 7 | being recognized for his contributions at the 27th Annual San | |
| 8 | 8 | Elizario Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2023; and | |
| 9 | 9 | WHEREAS, Originally celebrated as Armistice Day in | |
| 10 | 10 | recognition of the end of World War I, Veterans Day now honors all | |
| 11 | 11 | who have served in the armed forces, including the former members of | |
| 12 | 12 | the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast | |
| 13 | 13 | Guard, and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational | |
| 14 | 14 | values of selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that | |
| 15 | 15 | our country's promise will endure for generations to come; and | |
| 16 | - | WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Donovan | |
| 16 | + | WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Donovan Cruz | |
| 17 | 17 | joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 2006 and went on to complete his | |
| 18 | 18 | enlistment at the rank of seaman E-3 in 2010; and | |
| 19 | - | WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Donovan | |
| 19 | + | WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Donovan Cruz | |
| 20 | 20 | upheld the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces during his years | |
| 21 | 21 | in uniform, and his fellow citizens owe him a lasting debt of | |
| 22 | 22 | gratitude; now, therefore, be it | |
| 23 | 23 | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | |
| 24 | - | Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Donovan | |
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| 24 | + | Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Donovan Cruz for his | |
| 25 | + | military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario | |
| 26 | 26 | Veterans Day Celebration and extend to him sincere best wishes for | |
| 27 | 27 | the future; and, be it further | |
| 28 | 28 | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | |
| 29 | - | prepared for Mr. | |
| 30 | - | ||
| 29 | + | prepared for Mr. Cruz as an expression of high regard by the Texas | |
| 30 | + | House of Representatives. | |
| 31 | 31 | González of El Paso | |
| 32 | 32 | ______________________________ | |
| 33 | 33 | Speaker of the House | |
| 34 | 34 | I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on | |
| 35 | 35 | November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. | |
| 36 | 36 | ______________________________ | |
| 37 | 37 | Chief Clerk of the House |