[HoustonHam] Fw: [ICOM] Amateur Radio Week in Texas 2008

[Brian K. Gaskamp]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hargrave" <w5ifp at gvtc.com>
To: "Hamlogger" <hamlogger at yahoogroups.com>; "Yaesu" 
<yaesu at mailman.qth.net>; "Dentron" <Dentron at yahoogroups.com>; "MTTY" 
<MMTTY at yahoogroups.com>; "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 12:38 PM
Subject: [ICOM] Amateur Radio Week in Texas 2008


> We need more recognition like this. (Picked up from another re-mailer)
>
>   * 73's Jim W5IFP *
>
>
> "State of TexasOffice of the GovernorSince its invention in the late 19th
> century, the technology and art ofradio have captured the popular
> imagination.  Early in radio's history,
>  enthusiasts began to communicate with each other for the purposes of
>  recreation, personal edification and public service.  While hobbyist and
> experimenters have greatly improved the technology of amateur radio
>  operating, the commitment to community service remains the same.
>
>  In times of crisis that rendered other forms of communications
>  unavailable, amateur radio operators have critical emergency information.
>
>  Hurricanes Katrina and Rite and the terrorist attacks of September 11,
> 2001, are
>  but two major examples.
>
>  At this time, I encourage all Texans to learn more about amateur radio
>  and to recognize the contributions that amateur radio operators make to
> the
>  safety and benefit of our great state, both in times of crisis and in
> times of peace.
>
>  Therefore, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim June
>   23-29, 2008, Amateur Radio Operator Week In Texas, and urge the
> appropriate recognition whereof.
>
>  In official recognition whereof, I hereby affix my signature this the
>  20th day of June, 2008.
>
>  Rick Perry
>  Governor of Texas"
>
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