AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to honor our military heroes during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi.
Community members are welcome to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. VLB Executive Secretary Tony Dale will give the keynote address to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
WHO: VLB Executive Secretary Tony Dale
WHAT: Memorial Day Ceremony
WHEN: Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
9974 IH 37 Access Road
Corpus Christi, Texas 78410
In addition to the ceremonies, all four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will remain open 24/7 beginning Friday, May 23, through Memorial Day. All Missing in Action (MIA) and Killed in Action (KIA) headstones will be illuminated each night at all four TSVC through Memorial Day.
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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.