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.