AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., encouraged Texans to help the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery (SVC) in Mission, Texas, achieve its goal of having over 4,400 wreaths sponsored to lay at the graves of our nation's heroes.
The cemetery's Wreath Laying Ceremony is on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Currently, the cemetery has 561 wreaths sponsored, only 12.8% of its goal. The Rio Grande Valley SVC is also seeking volunteers to help with the ceremony.
Wreath donations are needed this year for the Rio Grande Valley SVC in Mission, Texas
Visit the Rio Grande Valley SVC Wreaths Across America page to sponsor a wreath, volunteer, or invite a friend to help by clicking the button below:
Rio Grande Valley SVC Wreaths Across America
If you would like to learn more about Veteran cemetery events and volunteer opportunities, please click the button below to learn more:
Veteran Cemetery Events and Volunteer Opportunities
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas's first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.