TITLE: Commemorating the Sons of the American Legion National Convention in Houston on August 23 to 25, 2013.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the Sons of the American Legion National Convention in Houston on August 23 to 25, 2013.

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WHEREAS, Proud descendants of American veterans are gathering in Houston from August 23 to 25, 2013, for the Sons of the American Legion National Convention; and WHEREAS, Created in 1932, this organization is affiliated with the American Legion, and it is open to men and boys of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the armed forces of the United States; and WHEREAS, The group works to preserve American traditions and values, to care for veterans and their families, to improve the lives of the nation's children, and to promote the fundamentals of good citizenship; and WHEREAS, During the convention, the baton of leadership will pass from Chris Huntzinger of Pennsylvania, who served as national commander during 2012, to the new national commander, Joe Gladden of Maryland; and WHEREAS, The citizens of our nation owe a profound debt of gratitude to those men and women who have taken up arms to defend our freedom, and for more than 80 years, the Sons of the American Legion has helped lead the effort to support and honor our brave veterans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2013 Sons of the American Legion National Convention in Houston and extend to the organization's officers and members sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Sons of the American Legion as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 63 was adopted by the House on June 21, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House