Travis County Commssioners Court
May 20, 2003
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Item 2
2. Approve resolution urging all citizens to recognize memorial day. The resolution reads: whereas there are in excess of 1 million veterans of all wars in which the united states has participate who have lost their lives in defense of our country; whereas the Travis County Commissioners court will never forget the ultimate sacrifice made by these brave men and women. Ed in the -- in the defense of our democrat principles and the security of this great nation. Whereas this annual event honors those americans who have given their lives for freedom during times of war, as well as the dedicated service members who continue to guard against and combat terrorism around the world; it is particularly relevant given the heightened state of military activity resulted from the terrorists attack of September 11th, 2001 in afghanistan and the most recent war in iraq, whereas we owe a debt of gratitude to the many texans who have died protecting our way of life to which this event offers an opportunity to honor and reason their sacrifice, whereas special tribute should be extended to the Travis County council veterans of foreign wars, for their continued support of the courageous veterans and active military personnel of Travis County who have willingly given their lives to protect our nation and whereas it is appropriate that the patriotic, unselfish supreme sacrifice of those veterans should be recognized and commemorated. Therefore be it resolved by the Travis County Commissioners court that all citizens of Travis County are urged to observe memorial day beginning may 23rd through may 30th, 2003, in Travis County, with appropriate programs and activities focusing on the achievements of those who have served this great nation and showing appreciation for their service and I move approval.
>> second.
>> good morning, judge.
>> good morning.
>> to my right you have our director of veterans services for Travis County. And earnest [indiscernible] the president of the military services coalition here in central Texas. And they are coming forward to basically acquaint you with the activities that are going on to commemorate memorial day.
>> good morning, judge.
>> Commissioners.
>> good morning. I have provided the -- the list of activities that I will -- that I will give you. They are posted in the military service coalition newsletter. Even though you do receive the newsletter, I would like to present to you with an advanced copy. The primary one, which the -- which the -- the -- mr. Harper is affiliated with, is vfw post 3377, will hold their 37th -- 32nd annual ceremony at the live oak cemetery about 10:00 on -- on the 26th, Monday. The one that the Travis County is involved with, with the -- with the vfw, Travis County council and the auxiliary which will be at the cooke walden cemetery, off of 35 and Pflugerville, the primary speaker there will be bic mclemore, he will continue to pay tribute to the veterans during that time. Lastly the tejanos in action will be holding their ceremony at the Travis County cemetery on Monday the 26th. That program should start about 8:00, correction, 10:00 a.m., Also. So -- so there are other activities involved for the -- for the whole week, a couple of them throughout other counties surrounding counties. You see those posted also on the newsletter. And on behalf of the veterans of Travis County, I will accept and appreciate the proclamation for -- for this memorial day, may the 26th, 2003.
>> do you want to say anything?
>> I just want to thank you very much, my name is ernie harper, president of the military service coalition representing over 80 veterans organizations within central Texas here. And speaking for their behalf, I want to thank you very much for your time and effort on reading the proclamation today and invite to you attend any or all of the activities going on on memorial day. Thank you very much.
>> thank you.
>> where is the live oak cemetery located?
>> it's just -- just southeast of manchaca on live -- on -- I believe it's live oak drive.
>> okay.
>> all of these activities are at 10:00 a.m.?
>> I have a copy for you.
>> okay.
>> the one at manchaca is at 10:00.
>> we urge all Travis County residents to recognize this day and participate in any of these events. All in favor? That passes by unanimous vote. We owe a great debt of gratitude to our veterans, let's try to explain it.
>> thank you very much.
>> all right.
>> and I guess you get to carry this proclamation with you.
>> once again.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 3:52 PM