By Craddick                                          H.C.R. No. 186

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, On April 5, 1997, the Confederate Air Force, Desert

 1-2     Squadron, will conduct its fifth annual fly-in at Schlemeyer Field

 1-3     in Odessa, and this event is indeed a meaningful occasion; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Desert Squadron's primary objective is the

 1-5     construction of a new aircraft hangar, with a meeting area and

 1-6     small museum to display local artifacts, and squadron members, many

 1-7     of them World War II veterans, hope to see the facility opened in

 1-8     1997; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The theme of this year's fly-in is "honor the past,

1-10     appreciate the present, support the future," and in addition to

1-11     displays of World War II aircraft and military vehicles, the event

1-12     will feature several stirring fly-bys, including the "missing man

1-13     honor flight," and the dedication of the honor wall; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Those individuals who strive to preserve for all

1-15     Americans the legacy of the gallant men and women who served their

1-16     nation during World War II are performing a service that is truly

1-17     worthy of special legislative praise and recognition; now,

1-18     therefore, be it

1-19           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-20     hereby commend the Confederate Air Force, Desert Squadron, for many

1-21     significant contributions to the community, state, and nation; and,

1-22     be it further

1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-24     prepared for the Confederate Air Force, Desert Squadron, as an

 2-1     expression of high regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.