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89(R) HR 1335 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1335
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 20th annual Operation: Hats Off for Veterans BBQ
Gala is taking place in Kyle on April 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, Operation: Hats Off for Veterans
has raised funds for worthy causes; Lisa Adams, who was previously
employed at Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos, organized
the first event, Hats Off for Hospice, in 2005 to fulfill the
end-of-life wishes of local hospice patients; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Adams continued her efforts after leaving her
job at the hospital, and the event became the Hats Off for Veterans
BBQ Gala, with continued support from Kent Black of Black's BBQ,
Larry Kruzie of Texas Old Town, and Texas Oncology-San Marcos; and
WHEREAS, Today, the organization focuses on higher
education, workforce development, and mental health for veterans;
its Higher Education Scholarship Fund benefits veterans enrolled in
two- and four-year programs who are working toward their first
undergraduate degrees; another scholarship, the MSG Jimmie
Quintero Endowment, is supported by an annual contribution from
retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Jimmie Quintero and his wife,
Shin, to assist a veteran entering college as a freshman; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing a need among veterans suffering from
PTSD, Hats Off established its Courage to Connect initiative; this
program serves as a navigation tool, and veterans across the state
and beyond can join its monthly Zoom meeting to share their stories
and support each other in healing; and
WHEREAS, Operation: Hats Off for Veterans has made a positive
difference in countless lives over the course of two decades, and it
is indeed a pleasure to join in celebrating this milestone; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th annual Operation: Hats Off
for Veterans BBQ Gala and extend to all those involved with the
event sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1335 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House