2023S0494-1 10/18/23 By: Birdwell S.R. No. 32 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the residents of the City of Granbury in commemorating Pearl Harbor Day as the city dedicates its newest site at Memorial Lane and accepts a piece of the USS Arizona on December 7, 2023; and WHEREAS, The dedication ceremony will take place on the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and will pay tribute to the fallen members of the United States Navy aboard the USS Arizona who gave their lives to protect our great nation on that fateful day; and WHEREAS, A historic memorial piece of the USS Arizona has been given to the City of Granbury; and WHEREAS, The Friends of Memorial Lane Board has partnered with the City of Granbury to provide a new designated site at Memorial Lane that will serve as a setting for remembrance of this tragic day; and WHEREAS, The Friends of Memorial Lane Board has further arranged to showcase the donated portion of the riveted hull of the battleship for public display at Granbury City Hall; and WHEREAS, This meaningful dedication by the City of Granbury is sure to remind the city's residents and visitors of the heroic contributions of our valiant military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice at Pearl Harbor and to evoke in every American a sense of patriotism and pride in our nation's rich history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the City of Granbury on the occasion of the historic dedication of its new site at Memorial Lane on Pearl Harbor Day and extend to all in attendance best wishes for a memorable and rewarding ceremony; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.