H.C.R. No. 25

	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The increasing military capabilities of other
	nations pose a growing threat to the United States, and in response,
	the U.S. military is undertaking critical modernization efforts
	across all branches; and
	WHEREAS, The U.S. Army has adopted a modernization plan
	encompassing six mutually supporting priorities, among them the
	Future Vertical Lift program; the FVL initiative is a research and
	development effort to provide the next generation of rotorcraft
	technology to the armed forces, improving maneuverability, range,
	speed, payload, survivability, and reliability while reducing
	logistical footprint; and
	WHEREAS, Key components of FVL include the Future Long-Range
	Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft; FARA is
	designed to defeat defensive layers by providing much-needed aerial
	reconnaissance capabilities, while FLRAA will exploit opened areas
	to achieve air assault, air medical, and medium utility missions;
	and
	WHEREAS, FVL will enable the Army National Guard, including
	the Texas National Guard, to expand its mission as an operational
	strategic reserve; and
	WHEREAS, Army Futures Command, headquartered in Austin,
	focuses on modernization and speeding up the acquisition of
	platforms and technology, including FVL; Texas is both a center of
	the nation's aerospace and aviation industry and home to active
	military bases representing all branches of the military; moreover,
	numerous defense contractors and suppliers located in the Lone Star
	State play a role in strengthening military readiness; and
	WHEREAS, FVL is vital to the military's ability to compete in
	the ever-evolving threat environment, and this important program
	will also promote continued growth and innovation in the aerospace
	and defense sectors in Texas and the nation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby express its support for the Future Vertical Lift program,
	including FLRAA and FARA, as part of U.S. Army modernization; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby express support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future
	Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault
	Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official
	copies of this resolution to the members of the Texas delegation to
	Congress as an expression of the sentiment of the Texas
	Legislature.
	Krause Turner of Tarrant
	Price Collier
	Cyrier Cason
	Ellzey Lopez
	Tinderholt
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 25 was adopted by the House on April
	16, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 147, Nays 0, 2 present, not
	voting.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 25 was adopted by the Senate on May
	21, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date
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	Governor