H.R. No. 122 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Cynthia Mendoza served her country with great honor and distinction as a member of the United States military, and she is being recognized for her contributions at the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2023; and WHEREAS, Originally celebrated as Armistice Day in recognition of the end of World War I, Veterans Day now honors all who have served in the armed forces, including the former members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational values of selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that our country's promise will endure for generations to come; and WHEREAS, Answering her nation's call to duty, Cynthia Mendoza joined the U.S. Army in 1978 and went on to complete her enlistment at the rank of private E-2 in 1980; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Cynthia Mendoza upheld the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces during her years in uniform, and her fellow citizens owe her a lasting debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Cynthia Mendoza for her military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Mendoza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González of El Paso ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 122 was adopted by the House on November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House