TITLE: Commemorating the exhibition of The Wall That Heals in honor of Vietnam War veterans in Corpus Christi from April 12-14, 2011.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the exhibition of The Wall That Heals in honor of Vietnam War veterans in Corpus Christi from April 12-14, 2011.

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WHEREAS, Veterans from the Coastal Bend made vital contributions and immeasurable sacrifices during the Vietnam War, and they are receiving special recognition from April 12-14, 2011, during the exhibition of The Wall That Heals at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center in Corpus Christi; and WHEREAS, A 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., The Wall That Heals was unveiled on Veterans Day in 1996; it has since traveled to more than 300 cities and towns across the United States, allowing veterans and other citizens to experience the renowned memorial in their own communities; the touring exhibition features a museum and education center that provide information about military members lost in the Vietnam War, and visitors can upload photos and remembrances of loved ones to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Virtual Wall; and WHEREAS, The replica wall's three-day stop in Corpus Christi is sponsored by the Port of Corpus Christi along with the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi, which is hosting several related events, including the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans March to Remember and an indoor picnic and concert; the group's Remembering Our South Texas Heroes Benefit will raise funds for the construction of the education center at the Vietnam Memorial in our nation's capital; in addition, the group has been collecting photos of the 192 area men and women who gave their lives for their country during the Vietnam War, with plans to include the photos in the education center archives; and WHEREAS, Americans owe eternal gratitude and remembrance to the brave patriots who served in our nation's military during the Vietnam War, and the exhibition of The Wall That Heals offers Coastal Bend residents an opportunity to pay solemn tribute and acknowledge a debt that can never be repaid; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the exhibition of The Wall That Heals in Corpus Christi and commend the Port of Corpus Christi and the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi for their dedication to presenting this inspiring observance. Hunter Scott Torres Aliseda Lozano Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1268 was adopted by the House on April 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House