2 | 8 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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3 | 9 | | recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps |
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4 | 10 | | and to join in celebrating March 21 through 26, 2025, as Marine |
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5 | 11 | | Week Austin; and |
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6 | 12 | | WHEREAS, The United States Marine Corps is marking its |
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7 | 13 | | 250th anniversary on November 10, 2025, and will honor the legacy |
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8 | 14 | | of support and fidelity between the United States and the Marine |
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9 | 15 | | Corps in a series of community events and ceremonies throughout |
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10 | 16 | | the year; and |
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11 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Since 1775, Marines from across the country and |
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12 | 18 | | all walks of life have volunteered to serve their nation with |
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13 | 19 | | distinction, and these devoted servicemen and women have |
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14 | 20 | | faithfully embodied the Marines' uncompromising standards of |
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15 | 21 | | honor, courage, and commitment; and |
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16 | 22 | | WHEREAS, The United States Marines carry a legacy of |
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17 | 23 | | battlefield heroism, relentless pursuit of victory, and the |
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18 | 24 | | fighting spirit that guided them through Iwo Jima, the Chosin |
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19 | 25 | | Reservoir, Vietnam, and Helmand Province; they are an elite and |
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20 | 26 | | vital military force fueled by a long and proud heritage of |
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21 | 27 | | devoted service to the nation and driven by the resolve to face |
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22 | 28 | | tomorrow's challenges; and |
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23 | 29 | | WHEREAS, The Marine Corps is the premier naval |
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24 | 30 | | expeditionary force in readiness with nearly 38,000 Marines |
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25 | 31 | | deployed around the globe as members of a professional, |
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26 | 32 | | disciplined, and capable national force; at the conclusion of |
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27 | 33 | | their military service, Marines return home having selflessly |
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28 | 34 | | contributed to a cause greater than themselves, and they continue |
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29 | 35 | | to uphold the Marine Corps' fundamental values as engaged |
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30 | 36 | | citizens who work to strengthen and improve their communities; |
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31 | 37 | | now, therefore, be it |
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32 | 38 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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33 | 39 | | Legislature, hereby pay tribute to all members of the United |
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34 | 40 | | States Marine Corps, honor their 250-year legacy of steadfast |
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35 | 41 | | dedication to the defense of freedom, and join them in |
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36 | 42 | | celebrating March 21 through 26, 2025, as Marine Week Austin; |
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37 | 43 | | and, be it further |
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38 | 44 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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