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This resolution commemorates the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas on March 25, 2025, while honoring the exceptional service of Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded to United States Armed Forces members who have demonstrated extraordinary valor, gallantry, and heroism beyond the call of duty, with the award first established during the Civil War in 1863. Currently, only about 4,000 individuals out of approximately 40 million service members have received this prestigious accolade, with 61 living recipients nationwide and nine from Texas. The resolution specifically recognizes these nine Texas recipients: Patrick Brady, Florent Groberg, Sal Giunta, Michael Thornton, Jose Rodela, Ty Carter, James Fleming, Dakota Meyer, and Robert O'Malley. By adopting this resolution, the Texas House of Representatives officially commemorates the museum's opening, extends gratitude to Medal of Honor recipients for their heroic service, and will prepare an official copy of the resolution to be presented to the National Medal of Honor Museum as an expression of high regard.

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