TITLE: Recognizing Texans who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Texans who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the outstanding Texans who have served our nation with distinction and who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor for their exceptional contributions to our country; and WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor, conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty; and WHEREAS, An estimated 40 million people have served in the United States Armed Forces since the Medal of Honor was established under President Lincoln during the Civil War, and fewer than 4,000 individuals have received this prestigious honor since it was first awarded 160 years ago on March 25, 1863; and WHEREAS, Today, there are 65 living recipients of the Medal of Honor across the United States; the 10 Medal of Honor recipients who call Texas their home are Patrick Brady, Flo Groberg, Sal Giunta, Michael Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter, James Fleming, Dakota Meyer, Robert O'Malley, and Clarence Sasser; these loyal Americans rose above and beyond the call of duty to aid their country in times of need, and they have each demonstrated extraordinary bravery, patriotic spirit, and commitment to defending the nation; and WHEREAS, Texas will soon be the home of the National Medal of Honor Museum, which will be opened in Arlington in the spring of 2025; Americans from across the country will have the opportunity to learn about the history and significance of the Medal of Honor and about those who have done their utmost during military combat to protect America; these celebrated military veterans have set a lasting example of courage and selfless service, and it is indeed fitting that these treasured Texans and esteemed Medal of Honor recipients receive special recognition for their valor and their service on behalf of their fellow Americans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to our state's heroic military service members who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor and extend to those in attendance at the State Capitol a warm welcome and an expression of sincere gratitude to all; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hancock Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Huffman Parker Birdwell Hughes Paxton Blanco Johnson Perry Campbell King Schwertner Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Flores Men ndez West Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Hall Miles Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 21, 2023.