Recognizing the veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War.

89(R) SR 459 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 459

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to

join the people of Haltom City in recognizing the veterans who

honorably served our nation during the Vietnam War and to pay

tribute to them on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the

war's end on April 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the

conclusion of the Vietnam War, one of the longest military

conflicts in United States history; the Americans and allied

forces who served made great personal sacrifices, and many faced

unique and significant challenges upon returning home; and

WHEREAS, During the complex and challenging conflict,

three million United States service members served in Southeast

Asia, and more than 58,000 made the ultimate sacrifice, including

3,416 Texans; and

WHEREAS, The men and women who served the nation during the

Vietnam War embodied the values of courage, sacrifice, and

devotion to duty that our country so esteems, and their heroic

actions have left an indelible mark in the annals of American

history; and

WHEREAS, The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the

end of the Vietnam War in Haltom City offers an opportunity to

honor the contributions of the American military service members

who devoted themselves to serving their country and to reflect on

the human cost of war; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby commend the veterans of the United States

Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War on their

extraordinary sacrifices and service to our nation; and, be it

further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

Haltom City in honor of this occasion as an expression of respect

and remembrance from the Texas Senate.

Hancock

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 28, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate