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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Arlington and Texans throughout the state in |
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celebrating the grand opening of the National Medal of Honor |
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Museum in Arlington on March 25, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, The highest military decoration awarded by the |
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United States Armed Forces, the Medal of Honor is bestowed upon |
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American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and |
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coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves for acts of |
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valor, conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity at the risk of life |
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above and beyond the call of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor was established under |
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President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and was first |
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awarded on March 25, 1863; since that time, an estimated 40 |
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million men and women have served in the United States Armed |
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Forces, and fewer than 4,000 have received this prestigious |
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accolade; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, there are 61 living recipients of the |
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Medal of Honor across the United States, and the nine recipients |
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who currently reside in Texas are Patrick Brady, Florent Groberg, |
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Sal Giunta, Michael Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter, James |
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Fleming, Dakota Meyer, and Robert O'Malley; these loyal patriots |
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served their country in times of need, and they have each |
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demonstrated extraordinary bravery and steadfast commitment to |
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defending our nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum |
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in Arlington coincides with National Medal of Honor Day; visitors |
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to the museum will have the opportunity to learn about the |
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history and significance of the award while gaining insight into |
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the valorous achievements of medal recipients; and |
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WHEREAS, Those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor |
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have set an exceptional example of courage and selfless service, |
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and the National Medal of Honor Museum is a fitting tribute to |
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their inspiring legacy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commemorate the opening of the National |
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Medal of Honor museum in Arlington and extend to Medal of Honor |
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recipients in Texas sincere gratitude for their heroic service; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the museum as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |