Recognizing the veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War.
This Senate Resolution (SR 459) is a symbolic gesture honoring Vietnam War veterans, not a law affecting policies or rights. It commends veterans who served during the Vietnam War on their sacrifices, specifically marking the 50th anniversary of the war's end (April 30, 1975). The resolution directs the Texas Senate to send a copy to Haltom City as a tribute, recognizing the contributions of over 3.4 million U.S. service members and 3,416 Texas veterans who served. It does not change laws or provide benefits; it solely expresses respect and remembrance.
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passed
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 24, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled version, with the original header and metadata removed and replaced with official Senate resolution formatting. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, maintaining its purpose to honor Vietnam War veterans in Haltom City.
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Header information changed from draft introduction format to official enrolled bill format with Senate resolution numbering and certification signatures.
Page numbering and line tracking markers were removed as the bill moved from draft to final enrolled version.
Official certification signatures for the President and Secretary of the Senate were added to validate the enrolled version.
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Kelly Hancock
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