TITLE: Commemorating Memorial Day 2011.

SUMMARY: Commemorating Memorial Day 2011.

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WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service, and on this day, we pause to pay tribute to these fallen heroes and to honor the men and women who have served and who are presently serving in the United States armed forces; and WHEREAS, The toll of war has been a heavy one: more than a half-million U.S. military personnel have died in battle, and approximately 1.5 million have been wounded; thousands more have endured extreme privation as prisoners of war, and still other thousands have been listed as missing in action; and WHEREAS, In communities across the country, monuments have been erected in tribute to those who have risked all in defiance of tyranny and in their country's defense, and these memorials are the physical representation of the gratitude that all Americans should carry in their hearts for these brave individuals; and WHEREAS, With U.S. troops today engaged in difficult operations overseas, endeavoring to secure peace and stability in dangerous environments, Memorial Day ceremonies once again resonate with profound meaning, and it is a privilege to join with citizens throughout the nation in paying homage to the immeasurable courage, commitment, and sacrifice of this country's military personnel; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize Memorial Day 2011 in solemn commemoration of those who have died and in sincere appreciation for the contributions of all of this country's servicemen and servicewomen. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 468 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House