Recognizing the employees of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the North Texas Commission, USO, and the people and businesses of North Texas for their dedication to the "Welcome Home a Hero" program.

Whereas the residents of North Texas have greeted thousands of troops returning to the United States from Iraq and Afghanistan for Rest and Recuperation since the program’s inception in June of 2004;

Whereas volunteers from North Texas welcome over 200 troops each day who travel through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on their way home;

Whereas these are the first people the troops see upon their return to the United States, and the support they give the troops on behalf of all Americans is invaluable and inspirational;

Whereas citizens like Bert Brady, a veteran, spend 300 days a year at the airport thanking troops for their service and giving them a well deserved homecoming;

Whereas thousands of young men from the Boy Scouts of America’s Circle Ten Council have also selflessly contributed to one of the largest and most respected community initiatives in North Texas; and

Whereas these dedicated and selfless volunteers positively impact the morale and spirit of the men and women serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan and demonstrate our appreciation for their sacrifice to the Country: Now, therefore, be it