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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In March 2021, Governor Greg Abbott initiated |
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Operation Lone Star in an effort to address the issue of |
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unauthorized immigration and to assist Texas counties in combatting |
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criminal activities along the southern border; and |
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WHEREAS, On October 24 of that year, Camp Charlie was |
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constructed on the land that once served the soldiers at Eagle Pass |
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Army Airfield during World War II; Task Force West was the first to |
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be activated at Camp Charlie, and in September 2022, command was |
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turned over to Task Force Eagle; and |
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WHEREAS, Camp Charlie is a 20-acre community made up of |
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contractors, soldiers, and local residents who are responsible for |
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the camp's daily operations; the soldiers at Camp Charlie proudly |
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support the State of Texas and their adopted city of Eagle Pass, and |
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they have likewise been warmly welcomed by the wider community; and |
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WHEREAS, The men and women of Camp Charlie are steadfastly |
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dedicated to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Texas, and |
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their efforts are contributing to a challenging yet vital mission |
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for our state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize October 24, 2023, |
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as Camp Charlie Day and extend deep appreciation to the personnel at |
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Camp Charlie for their honorable service. |