Bill Text: TX SR353 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-11 - Reported enrolled [SR353 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR353-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 353
WHEREAS, Members of the Department of Texas Veterans of
Foreign Wars marked the 100th anniversary of their
organization's founding on April 21, 2021; and
WHEREAS, In 1921, Texas VFW was chartered by the Veterans
of Foreign Wars of the United States, a nonprofit organization
that serves all veterans from the active, guard, and reserve
forces; the Department of Texas initially included five existing
VFW Posts in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and
Palestine, and a new post, in El Paso, was added soon thereafter;
today, it encompasses more than 300 posts across the state; and
WHEREAS, Texas VFW fosters patriotism, supports
active-duty military, and advocates for veterans and their
families; the organization contributed to the creation of the
Texas Veterans Commission and works closely with that agency
regarding such matters as job training, employment and education
benefits, and disability claims; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Texas VFW has contributed to
the wider community by donating resources and volunteer hours to
civic and charitable organizations; it funds college
scholarships through the VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy
initiatives, and it supports scouting, youth athletic teams,
JROTC, and other programs for youngsters; moreover, it conducts a
recognition program for teachers who encourage good citizenship;
and
WHEREAS, Members of Texas VFW Posts have gone on to serve
as presidents of the United States, governors of Texas, members
of Congress, and members of the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Texans have long demonstrated their bravery and
patriotism by answering their nation's call to duty, and over the
course of a century, Texas VFW has provided the support that
ensures our state's veterans are recognized and rewarded for
their service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Department of Texas
Veterans of Foreign Wars on the 100th anniversary of its founding
and honor its members for their contributions to their country
and their communities; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Texas VFW as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Gutierrez
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Campbell Lucio Springer
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Eckhardt Miles West
Hall Nelson Whitmire
Hancock Nichols Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 11, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate