MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2005 5th Extraordinary Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Carlton, Beckett, Fillingane, Frierson, Lott, Mayo, Moore, Reeves, Rogers (61st), Akins, Aldridge, Arinder, Bailey, Baker (74th), Baker (8th), Banks, Barnett, Bentz, Blackmon, Bondurant, Bounds, Broomfield, Brown, Buck, Burnett, Calhoun, Chism, Clark, Clarke, Coleman (29th), Coleman (65th), Compretta, Cummings, Davis, Dedeaux, Denny, Dickson, Eaton, Ellington, Ellis, Espy, Evans, Flaggs, Fleming, Formby, Franks, Fredericks, Gadd, Gibbs, Gregory, Guice, Gunn, Hamilton (109th), Hamilton (6th), Harrison, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horne, Howell, Huddleston, Hudson, Ishee, Janus, Jennings, Johnson, Malone, Markham, Martinson, Masterson, Mayhall, McBride, McCoy, Middleton, Miles, Mims, Moak, Montgomery, Morris, Moss, Myers, Nicholson, Norquist, Parker, Patterson, Peranich, Perkins, Read, Reed, Reynolds, Robinson (63rd), Robinson (84th), Rogers (14th), Rotenberry, Scott, Shows, Simpson, Smith (27th), Smith (39th), Smith (59th), Snowden, Staples, Stevens, Straughter, Stringer, Sullivan, Thomas, Turner, Upshaw, Vince, Walley, Ward, Warren, Watson, Weathersby, Wells-Smith, Whittington, Woods, Young, Zuber
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALL VETERANS IN PAST WARS AND PRESENTLY SERVING OVERSEAS ON THE APPROACHING OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005.
WHEREAS, from Valley Forge to Iraq, through war and peace, valiant Americans have answered the call to duty with honor and dignity; and
WHEREAS, the willingness of our citizens to give freely and unselfishly of themselves, even their lives, in defense of our democratic principles, gives this great state and nation continued strength and vitality; and
WHEREAS, the sound of bugles playing taps will pierce the air at countless ceremonies around the country and at our bases overseas in tribute to those who gave their lives in order to safeguard human liberty; and
WHEREAS, Americans throughout this great nation set aside Veteran's Day for special remembrance of the men and women who have served to protect our freedom; and
WHEREAS, these valiant military service men and women have answered the call to assist our state and nation to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastation; and
WHEREAS, on this special day, our hearts and thoughts turn to those who were disabled while serving their country, and their sacrifices and hardships endure, and daily earn additional honor and compassion of a grateful nation; and
WHEREAS, we are equally appreciative to the family members of these veterans and service men and women for the sacrifices made and support given to these honorable soldiers; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend the bravery, comradery, diligence, patriotism and valor of our state and nation's veterans:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend all veterans and salute their commitment to upholding the banner of a democratic society and recognize November 11, 2005, as Veterans Day and ask that on this day of honor all citizens express their gratitude to our veterans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Adjutant General Harold Cross and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.