TITLE: Commending the veterans of our nation's armed forces who served during the Vietnam War.

SUMMARY: Commending the veterans of our nation's armed forces who served during the Vietnam War.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the United States military who so honorably served our nation during the Vietnam War and to pay tribute to them on the occasion of Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, 2011; and WHEREAS, The Vietnam War was one of the longest military conflicts in United States history; more than three million Americans served in Southeast Asia during the war, with more than 58,000 making the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 3,400 Texans; and WHEREAS, We are proud to honor today a number of veterans who served in the Vietnam War, including Major Patrick Henry Brady, Major Mary Parrish, Sergeant Ken Wallingford, and the late Colonel Farrell Sullivan; and WHEREAS, These veterans served bravely and selflessly and distinguished themselves during this conflict through their exemplary valor and fortitude; and WHEREAS, The men and women who served the nation during the Vietnam War embodied the highest standards of courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty, and their heroic actions set a lasting example that will live forever in the annals of American history; and WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that these brave members of the military be recognized for their patriotism and their service on behalf of the nation as Texans across the state observe Vietnam Veterans Day; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the veterans of our nation's armed forces who served during the Vietnam War on their extraordinary service to their nation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of their great dedication and their sacrifice. Van de Putte Birdwell Harris Rodriguez Carona Hegar Seliger Davis Hinojosa Shapiro Deuell Huffman Uresti Duncan Jackson Watson Ellis Lucio Wentworth Eltife Nelson West Estes Nichols Whitmire Fraser Ogden Williams Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Dewhurst, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 29, 2011.