Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Recognizes the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment (volunteers, including veterans, providing military burial honors for veterans) to the veterans and families of the United States.

Honors the selfless service of veterans helping veterans.

Supports the tradition of military burial honors to the nation's veterans.

Encourages veterans across America to emulate the Detachment by helping to provide military burial honors to fellow veterans.