Resolution
 

Supporting the construction of a recreational facility in Texas for the use of Disabled American Veterans of Texas
 

WHEREAS, residing in Texas, at the present time, there are thousands of Disabled American Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Desert Storm, Aphinistan; and day to day, the number of disabled veterans is increasing in view of the on-going war in Iraq; and 

WHEREAS, in Texas, at the present time, there is not a recreational facility for the use and enjoyment of Disabled American Veterans residing in Texas and their families; and 

WHEREAS, there are federal funds available for projects and/or programs that tend to assist and/or for the benefit of Disabled American Veterans; and 

WHEREAS, “The Jose M. Lopez, CMH, Veterans LULAC Council of San Antonio, Texas” has commenced the gigantic task of promoting the construction of a recreational facility for the use and enjoyment of Disabled American Veterans and their families in Texas; and 

WHEREAS, 2004 Annual State LULAC Convention and the 2004 State Convention of the Democratic Party of Texas has passed resolutions supporting the construction of a recreational facility in Texas;  

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2004 Annual LULAC National Convention, convened in San Antonio, Texas, go on record as supporting the construction in Texas, of a recreational facility for the use and enjoyment of Disabled American Veterans and their families; and 

FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, passed by the League of United Latin American Citizens be made part of any project proposal that may be presented to the United States Congress by a duly elected member of the United States House of Representatives or by a duly elected member of the Senate of the United States. 

Submitted by Jose I. Lopez, Delegate, LULAC Council No.4817.

Adopted this 10th day of July 2004.

Hector M. Flores
LULAC National President