SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 382 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 State of Texas, 89th 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 from the Texas Senate. Hagenbuch ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2025. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate