R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, April 5, 1997, has been designated as Desert 1-2 Squadron Fly-In Day in Ector County, and this notable occasion is 1-3 truly worthy of special praise and recognition at this time; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The members of the Desert Squadron of the 1-5 Confederate Air Force are dedicated to honoring America's veterans, 1-6 and by keeping alive the memory of their fellow citizens' 1-7 sacrifices they honor the principles on which our nation was 1-8 founded; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The squadron's fly-in will commemorate the 1-10 contributions of the American military with a stirring display of 1-11 vintage World War II aircraft in flight, and a highlight of the 1-12 day's events will be the dedication of a Veterans Honor Wall, which 1-13 will honor veterans of every service from all eras; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The members of the Desert Squadron will also take 1-15 this opportunity to honor Odessa resident Hugh Wilson, who during 1-16 World War II flew more than 130 missions in Europe and Japan; 1-17 wounded after the war, this loyal patriot aptly embodies the values 1-18 that the day's festivities celebrate; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Americans from all walks of life owe an incalculable 1-20 debt to the brave men and women who have served their country in 1-21 the armed forces, and by preserving the legacy of these defenders 1-22 of liberty, the members of the Desert Squadron ensure that future 1-23 generations will better appreciate their nation's proud history; 1-24 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby recognize April 5, 1997, as Desert Squadron 2-3 Fly-In Day in Ector County and extend to all those associated with 2-4 this event sincere best wishes for continued success in the future; 2-5 and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the members of the Desert Squadron of the Confederate 2-8 Air Force as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-9 Representatives. West _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 527 was adopted by the House on April 18, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House