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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
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       WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the residents of the City of Granbury in commemorating Pearl |
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Harbor Day as the city dedicates its newest site at Memorial Lane |
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and accepts a piece of the USS Arizona on December 7, 2023; and |
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       WHEREAS, The dedication ceremony will take place on the |
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anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and will pay tribute to |
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the fallen members of the United States Navy aboard the USS |
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Arizona who gave their lives to protect our great nation on that |
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fateful day; and |
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       WHEREAS, A historic memorial piece of the USS Arizona has |
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been given to the City of Granbury; and |
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       WHEREAS, The Friends of Memorial Lane Board has partnered |
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with the City of Granbury to provide a new designated site at |
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Memorial Lane that will serve as a setting for remembrance of |
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this tragic day; and |
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       WHEREAS, The Friends of Memorial Lane Board has further |
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arranged to showcase the donated portion of the riveted hull of |
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the battleship for public display at Granbury City Hall; and |
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       WHEREAS, This meaningful dedication by the City of |
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Granbury is sure to remind the city's residents and visitors of |
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the heroic contributions of our valiant military service members |
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who made the ultimate sacrifice at Pearl Harbor and to evoke in |
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every American a sense of patriotism and pride in our nation's |
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rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the City of |
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Granbury on the occasion of the historic dedication of its new |
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site at Memorial Lane on Pearl Harbor Day and extend to all in |
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attendance best wishes for a memorable and rewarding ceremony; |
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and, be it further |
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       RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Birdwell |
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    President of the Senate |
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    I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on October 19, 2023. |
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    Secretary of the Senate |
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     Member, Texas Senate |