H.R. No. 1304

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The City of Temple is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and the opening of the airport's new terminal with an air show on May 13, 2023; and

WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller airport can trace its origins to 1942, when the United States Army Air Forces began construction of Temple Army Air Field, a sub-base of Waco Army Air Field that served as a basic flying school during World War II; turned over to the City of Temple in 1946, the airfield was revamped and renamed in honor of two Temple pilots who died in the course of the war, Cadet Miller Draughon and Lieutenant Raymond Miller Jr.; and

WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow pays tribute to the members of the Greatest Generation, with performances by a World War II bomber and training aircraft and period-appropriate airborne paratroopers; the event also features modern minijets and displays from Fort Hood and the Texas National Guard; moreover, attendees can enjoy airplane and helicopter rides and take advantage of the available beer gardens, food trucks, and children's activities; and

WHEREAS, A fun occasion for all ages, this thrilling event presents an opportunity to witness some spectacular aerial acrobatics, and it promises to be a source of fond memories for all those in attendance; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow and extend to its organizers and attendees sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event.

Shine

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1304 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House