89R22296 TBO-D
By: Hagenbuch S.R. No. 382
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor Host City Museum at North Central
Texas College in Gainesville is celebrating its grand opening with
a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10, 2025, during Medal of Honor
Week; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Gainesville City Council in 2001,
the annual Medal of Honor Host City Program pays tribute to those
who have received the Medal of Honor, the highest award for acts of
valor that the United States bestows upon members of the armed
forces; the initiative provides area residents with the opportunity
to meet Medal of Honor recipients and express their appreciation;
and
WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor Host City Museum preserves the
legacies of these military heroes through exhibits, programs, and
events that share their stories; it also offers a variety of
educational resources for visitors, seeking to inspire future
generations to uphold the values of bravery, duty, and patriotism;
in addition, the facility serves as a place for reflection in
remembrance of those who courageously fought in service to our
nation; and
WHEREAS, The men and women who have received the Medal of
Honor exemplify the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and the
Medal of Honor Host City Museum is helping to ensure that their
sacrifices and achievements are not forgotten; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the grand opening of the Medal of Honor Host City
Museum and commend all those involved in its establishment for
their outstanding efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.