TITLE: Recognizing March 29, 2011, as Vietnam Veterans Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 29, 2011, as Vietnam Veterans Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in celebrating March 29, 2011, as Vietnam Veterans Day; and WHEREAS, The Vietnam War was the longest military conflict in United States history; more than three million Americans served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, with more than 58,000 making the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 3,400 Texans; and WHEREAS, The men and women who served during the Vietnam War are among those who have defended our nation's security and ideals for more than two centuries; their selfless devotion and strength have left an indelible mark on the world; and WHEREAS, In honor of the sacrifices made by those who served in Vietnam, the 81st Texas Legislature established March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Texas; the Texas Legislature has also authorized the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds to honor the Texans who served in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, This monument, which has yet to be installed, will represent the culmination of the ongoing efforts of many dedicated citizens and donors and will be a permanent symbol expressing the collective reverence and respect of the people of Texas for those who served and sacrificed in that conflict; it is truly fitting that their devotion to duty and their patriotism be honored and recognized; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the military who served the nation during the Vietnam War, recognize and encourage the efforts of those who are working to design, fund, construct, and install on the Capitol grounds a monument to honor these veterans, and call on all Texans to celebrate March 29, 2011, as Vietnam Veterans Day in Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day. Hinojosa, Davis, Uresti, Van de Putte President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 29, 2011.