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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND VETERAN'S DAY, 2007
Came to be heard this the 22nd day of October, 2007, with a motion made by
Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Williams. The Court
unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Adopt Resolution in support of veterans and Veteran's Day, 2007, as requested by
Kerrville American Legion Post 208.
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REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: Judge Tinley OFFICE: County Judge
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2007
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SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to adopt Proclamation or
Resolution in support of veterans and Veteran's Day, 2007, as requested by Kerrville
American Legion Post 208.
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Kerrville Memorial Post No. 208
To All Concerned Citizens,
On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, Veterans' Day, American Legion Post 208 will sponsor a marathon
march with the objective to raise funds for the Kerrville Veterans' Hospital long term care units.
There are three long term care units at the hospital with a total of 154 beds. The general purpose
of this effort is making the rooms and community areas more home-like.
This is the last home that many of these veterans will have on this earth, and to create a living
environment that is warmer and more pleasant and a living situation that encourages more
interaction among residents is very important. More specifically, the project will purchase for the
sleeping rooms bed spreads that offer more color and design than the normal hospital spreads do;
silk plants; and small tables, desks, or vanities as may be appropriate. For the community areas,
sections of those rooms will be outfitted with tables and coffee and juice machines. Tables more
suitable and set aside for games such as cards, dominoes, and other entertainment will be
purchased. Every so often picnic lunches and games will be held. The final plans for changes and
~,, additions have not yet been decided and a significant part of those decisions depends on you.
These men and women served this country in uniform in war. You see the old pictures of World
War II and the homecoming parades -the joy and tears. However, fifty-plus years later many of
these men and women who served this nation in times of great danger are now facing the end of
their lives in very difficult medical conditions, sometimes more challenging than war. One man
we knew passed on a year ago. He brutally was forced down the Bataan Death March twice. It
broke our hearts to visit him and talk with the old soldier who had worked in Japanese mines as a
slave for four years, and then to see him be confined to a wheelchair minus his legs over his last
years. Many do not have families nearby. Daily, they only have each other and their nurses.
We have the opportunity to help these men and women. To that end, on this Veteran's Day,
members of the Kerrville American Legion Post 208 will march as far as our legs will take us and
then some; and we ask for your pledge of financial support for the purposes stated for these
veterans in our Kerrville V.A. Hospital. Please send pledges or donations to American Legion
Post 208 at the address below and a note that it is for the Veterans March. One hundred percent
of all donations will be set aside for this project. Our friend had to march across Bataan at the
point of a bayonet; we can march to Center Point and return. Join us with you donations.
David Risner Larry V er
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Commander Servi Officer
P.O. Box 290121 Kerrville, Texas 78029-0121 zs-7 _ ~y~4
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March
On Sunday, November 11, 2007, American Legion Post 208 will sponsor a walk to raise money
for the V.A. Hospital long-term care units as explained in the attached letter. It is seventeen
miles long from Wharton Road at its intersection with Hwy. 173 along the River Road and
through Center Point and RETURN along the same route as shown on the attached map.
Individuals may on their own decide to walk from the Legion to Wharton Road (about three
miles) and meet the rest at the starting line. Some may also decide to walk back those last
three miles to -the Legion. However, please note that any walk on Hwy. 173 is on your own.
Some individuals may choose to walk longer than one leg and possibly walk the entire trip.
Hr •ever, given our age group we do not want to cause anyone physical harm, so consider
p~eing together six-person relay teams with one person for each leg.
There will be three "pit stop" sites with one at the end of each leg, although there are no port-
s-potties. There will be coolers with ice-downed water and Gatorade and snacks at each pit
stop. Wait until the end for alcoholic beverages. In addition, we will provide food (maybe
Sloppy Joe's or sausage -have not vet decided) at the end at the Legion.
We are requesting that all participants join together at the low water bridge adjacent to the
Loop 534 Bridge at the end and all walk back together to the Legion. We might have a team
from a school band join us at the end but that has not been yet determined. There could also
be some employees from the VA Hospital put together a team to make the walk.
We also need volunteers to drive the pit-stop van/pick-up. The purpose for that vehicle is to
carry the provisions and possibly some medical supplies. All Corpsmen, Medics, and Nurses
are encouraged to participate and help with blisters, bad knees, turned ankles, exhaustion, etc.
There also needs to be a second vehicle that can carry those who have finished their leg(s) back
to the Legion while others are still marching on. Additionally, we would ask for those who
want to make the walk to see if you have a mate who will take you and maybe other's to the
eta 'ng point. Given a 3 mph pace, 17 miles is 5 hours and 40 minutes. 23 miles = 7.6 hours.
[f i can -get pledges and let us have fun.
Sign up on the sheets for the legs you want to walk.......Semper Fi
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RESOLUTION
A Resolution of Kerr County Commissioners' Court expressing support for
veterans and Veteran's Day.
WHEREAS, Veterans Day, November 1 I, is a day set aside by the United States of
America to honor American Veterans of all wars;
WHEREAS, The Kerrville Veterans [-Iospital was established between 1919 and 1921
in a joint effort between local citizens, the American Legion, and the State
of Texas to provide health care for World War I Veterans;
WHEREAS, The Kerrville Veterans Hospital is a critical element of the culture and
economy of Kerr County;
WHEREAS, The American Legion Post 208 of Kerrville, Texas, together with its
Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion continues to have as one
of it's purposes to aid the Kerrville Veterans Hospital, and that on this
Veteran's Day, ?007, American Legion Post 208 and its Sons and
Auxiliary will sponsor a 17-mile walk to raise funds for the hospital"s long
term care units;
WHEREAS, In respect for Veterans, for the Kerrville Veterans Hospital, and the efforts
of the Kerrville American Legion Post 208, Kerr County desires to show
it's support for the Veteran's health care provided by the Kerrville
Veterans Hospital and the efforts of the American Legion in their behalf;
RESOLVED The Kerr County Commissioners' Court does hereby proclaim on this
Veterans Day, ?007, that Kerr County recognizes the valor and sacrifice ol~
our Veterans; the value and importance of the Kerrville Veterans ~iospital;
and the fund raising efforts of the American Legion Post 208, and does
hereby urge all citizens of this community to contribute our support for the
Veterans, the Hospital, and the Veterans Victory March sponsored by the
American Legion.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of October, 2007
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Pat Tinley, County Jude
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H. A. "Buster" Baldwin, Commissioner
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Jon~Hk~n ~etz, Commissioner
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'William H. Williams, Commissioner
Precinct 2
Bruce Oehler. Commissioner
Precinct 4