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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the West Veterans Honor Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary association was founded in 1990 as |
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the VFW Honor Guard by members of West Veterans of Foreign Wars |
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Post 4819 under the leadership of Harry Lee Hykel and post |
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commander Frank Podsednik; they were soon joined by members of |
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the American Legion, and the organization became known as the |
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West Veterans Honor Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, These dedicated patriots have generously |
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committed their time and their talent to provide traditional |
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graveside military honors to deceased veterans; their services |
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include flag-folding and presentation, the playing of "Taps," a |
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rifle detail, and a color guard; since its inception, the group |
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has provided these tributes at more than 430 funerals for those |
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who served; and |
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WHEREAS, The West Veterans Honor Guard also appears at a |
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variety of public events across Central Texas, including the |
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Westfest Labor Day parade, where its members provide a color |
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guard and a display of service flags; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional organization is truly deserving |
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of recognition for its patriotism and its dedication to service; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the members of |
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the West Veterans Honor Guard on their many contributions to the |
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community and extend to them best wishes for continued success in |
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their honorable endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 5, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |