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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Post No. 472 of the American Legion in |
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Houston celebrated the 100th anniversary of the national American |
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Legion organization with an event on March 16, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in March 1919, the American Legion has built |
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a proud tradition of dedicated service to military personnel, |
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families, and communities; with more than two million |
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wartime-veteran members, the entity is a leading advocate for |
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veterans, patriotic youth programs, and a strong national defense; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, One of over 13,000 American Legion posts worldwide, |
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Post No. 472 carries out the vision of its parent organization |
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through its members' work in behalf of their fellow citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, The men and women of the post have contributed to the |
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exceptional legacy that the American Legion has established over |
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the past century, and they are performing a noble service through |
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their ongoing efforts to benefit their community and all those who |
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have valiantly and faithfully served our nation in the armed |
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forces; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the |
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American Legion and extend to the members of American Legion Post |
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No. 472 in Houston sincere best wishes for continued success with |
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their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for American Legion Post No. 472 as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |