SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 459
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the people of Haltom City in recognizing the veterans who
honorably served our nation during the Vietnam War and to pay
tribute to them on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the
war's end on April 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the
conclusion of the Vietnam War, one of the longest military
conflicts in United States history; the Americans and allied
forces who served made great personal sacrifices, and many faced
unique and significant challenges upon returning home; and
WHEREAS, During the complex and challenging conflict,
three million United States service members served in Southeast
Asia, and more than 58,000 made the ultimate sacrifice, including
3,416 Texans; and
WHEREAS, The men and women who served the nation during the
Vietnam War embodied the values of courage, sacrifice, and
devotion to duty that our country so esteems, and their heroic
actions have left an indelible mark in the annals of American
history; and
WHEREAS, The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the
end of the Vietnam War in Haltom City offers an opportunity to
honor the contributions of the American military service members
who devoted themselves to serving their country and to reflect on
the human cost of war; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the veterans of the United States
Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War on their
extraordinary sacrifices and service to our nation; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Haltom City in honor of this occasion as an expression of respect
and remembrance from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 28, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate