AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., released the following statement remembering our fallen heroes this Memorial Day:
"As Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office and Chairwoman of the Veterans Land Board, I am proud of the work we do every day to ensure Texas Veterans have access to the benefits they have earned through their service to our country," said Commissioner Buckingham. "While we do this work, we are reminded of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. Please join me on this day of remembrance as we honor those who sacrificed everything. We are the home of the free because of the brave, and we must never forget that the freedom we cherish has always come at a cost."
Commissioner Buckingham delivers remarks remembering fallen heroes during a Memorial Day ceremony in Lakeway on Monday, May 25, 2026
In honor of Memorial Day, headstones of servicemembers Killed or Missing in Action will be illuminated at the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Killeen, Abilene, Mission and Corpus Christi, Texas. The grounds will be open 24hrs a day for night viewing through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' 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.