More than 500,000 Vietnam and Vietnam Era veterans reside in Texas. There were 3415 Texans that were killed in action in Vietnam. As of 2011, there were still 107 Texans who had not returned home. During the war, 12 Texans were recipients of the Medal of Honor. Their citations can be read here and here. While the war is history for some, the healing continues for others. That’s why the Texas Capitol Vietnam War Monument™ is being created.
In May 2005, during the 79th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and Representative Wayne Smith sponsored House Concurrent Resolution 36 authorizing a Vietnam War monument on the Capitol grounds. Beginning September 1, 2011 donations to help build the monument are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Texas Historical Commission to a maximum $500K. Monument dedication is anticipated in early 2013.
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Monument Maquette For full description of the monument click here
Copyright Notice: The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument maquette is copyright art/sculptor work. The copyright is owned by Capitol of Texas Vietnam Veterans Monument, Inc. Any use of the maquette, a replica, or in any form without the expressed written permission of Capitol of Texas Vietnam Veterans Monument, Inc is strictly prohibited.
"...the detail of that radio is exact." - comment made by a DAV convention delegate
about the PRC-25 on the back of the Radioman statue.
The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument Executive Committee is pleased to announce that beginning September 1, 2011 every dollar donated to the monument will be matched dollar-for-dollar through the Texas Historical Commission.
Do you have a Vietnam story to tell? Would you like to share it on this website? Your story is important. Contact webmaster@builthemonument today. It's about "Honor Our Texas Heroes !"
To make the monument a reality we need your help today.
The estimated cost of this project is $1.5 million. You can help make history by making a donation today.
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