www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/html/HR01694I.htm(snip)
WHEREAS, The president's patience, leadership, wisdom, and
determination have led directly to the demise of the most wanted man
in the world, and have hardened this nation's resolve to defeat the
forces of malevolent fanaticism, and by destroying the mastermind
behind the worst terrorist attack on American soil he has struck a
significant and historic blow against Al Qaeda;
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WHEREAS, After months of meetings of the National Security
Council, led by President Obama who directed intelligence officials
to zero in on bin Laden's whereabouts, intelligence officials
devised and carefully carried out a clandestine operation, which
had frequently been rehearsed in an effort to minimize casualties,
both civilian and military;
WHEREAS, As Commander-in-Chief of our great nation, he boldly
gave the final authorization to commence the operation to brave and
highly trained members of our nation's armed services;
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate President Obama on his proven and successful
policies in the war on terrorism and in homeland security; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commends the intelligence personnel who diligently and
quietly toiled for years to uncover the whereabouts of bin Laden,
and whose achievement, while historic, may never be fully known to
the public;
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commends the members of the armed forces who successfully
and heroically carried out an incredibly sensitive mission with no
military losses and with a minimal loss of civilian lives;