H.R. No. 43 is a resolution recognizing Memorial Day 2025 as a solemn occasion to honor the sacrifices of American military personnel who have died in service to the nation. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, which began after the Civil War as a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. It has evolved into a nationwide observance held on the last Monday in May, where citizens gather to remember and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of ceremonies held across the country, particularly at Arlington National Cemetery, where the president lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. These ceremonies are marked by the playing of "Taps" and the tradition of raising and lowering the U.S. flag. The resolution serves as a reminder of the high toll of freedom, with over one million American military personnel having died in U.S. wars, and it calls upon the citizens of Texas to join in commemorating the courage and devotion of these individuals.