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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The City of Temple is celebrating the 75th |
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anniversary of Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and |
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the opening of the airport's new terminal with an air show on May |
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13, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller airport can trace its origins to |
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1942, when the United States Army Air Forces began construction of |
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Temple Army Air Field, a sub-base of Waco Army Air Field that served |
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as a basic flying school during World War II; turned over to the |
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City of Temple in 1946, the airfield was revamped and renamed in |
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honor of two Temple pilots who died in the course of the war, Cadet |
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Miller Draughon and Lieutenant Raymond Miller Jr.; and |
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WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow pays |
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tribute to the members of the Greatest Generation, with |
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performances by a World War II bomber and training aircraft and |
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period-appropriate airborne paratroopers; the event also features |
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modern minijets and displays from Fort Hood and the Texas National |
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Guard; moreover, attendees can enjoy airplane and helicopter rides |
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and take advantage of the available beer gardens, food trucks, and |
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children's activities; and |
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WHEREAS, A fun occasion for all ages, this thrilling event |
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presents an opportunity to witness some spectacular aerial |
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acrobatics, and it promises to be a source of fond memories for all |
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those in attendance; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Draughon-Miller 75th |
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Anniversary Airshow and extend to its organizers and attendees |
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sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event. |