H.R. No. 2575       R E S O L U T I O N            WHEREAS, Every year on July 4, Americans join together to   commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the   founding fathers of this great nation; and          WHEREAS, Fourth of July gatherings are a beloved American   tradition, when individuals across the United States pause to   remember the countless struggles and triumphs of those who worked   to build a government of the people, by the people, and for the   people; these celebrations bring together citizens of many   different backgrounds who all take pride in the American identity,   one embodying cherished ideals of freedom and equality; and          WHEREAS, From the colonial militias who carried muskets into   battle to the heroic men and women who serve in the U.S. armed   forces today, our military personnel have made incalculable   sacrifices in order to secure the dream envisioned by the nation's   founders; we owe a profound debt of gratitude to our troops for   their selfless and courageous service, as well as to their families   for all they have endured, and on this special day we extend our   heartfelt appreciation to all those in uniform and to their loved   ones; and          WHEREAS, When the delegates to the Continental Congress made   their famous declaration in 1776, they laid the foundation for a   republic dedicated to the cause of just self-governance and charted   a bold new course for the land they called home; as Texans gather to   celebrate Independence Day 2018, we will pledge anew to uphold the   solemn promise of freedom that has defined this country since its   birth and to treasure the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit   of happiness that we all share; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the Fourth of July, 2018.     Price     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 2575 was adopted by the House on May   28, 2017, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House