H.R. No. 191

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Lackland
	Memorial Post 9174 of San Antonio are celebrating its 50th
	anniversary on February 10, 2011; and
	WHEREAS, Founded by Woodrow Willis and chartered in 1961,
	this post began with 75 members and now numbers approximately 500;
	its hall has always been located in South San Antonio, in the
	vicinity of Lackland Air Force Base; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, the post has consistently
	embraced the vision of the VFW, advocating for veterans and their
	families, serving the community, and promoting patriotism; in
	carrying out the VFW's mission, members of the post have devoted
	innumerable hours to community service and to raising money for
	charitable causes; their achievements and commitment to VFW
	programs have earned them distinction twice as an All American Post
	and three times as an All State Post; and
	WHEREAS, For five decades, VFW Lackland Memorial Post 9174
	has sought to ensure that veterans and their families receive the
	recognition they have earned for their immeasurable service and
	sacrifice in this country's behalf, and it is fitting that, on this
	special milestone, the post be honored for its outstanding
	contributions; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding
	of VFW Lackland Memorial Post 9174 and commend its members for their
	exceptional service to their fellow veterans; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the post as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.
	Menendez
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 191 was adopted by the House on
	February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House