By:  Bivins                                           S.C.R. No. 63
         2001S1486/1                            
 1-1                        SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     designate the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame as the official
 1-4     Combat Hall of Fame of the State of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Confederate Air Force, the American
 1-6     Combat Airman Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor
 1-7     American fliers whose service during any war or conflict brings
 1-8     great honor to the fighting men and women of the United  States;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, While some aeronautical honor associations recognize
1-11     astronauts, aircraft designers and builders, or aviation record
1-12     holders, the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame only recognizes
1-13     American combat aircrew who have risked their lives in defense of
1-14     their nation; and
1-15           WHEREAS, This esteemed organization has thus far inducted 30
1-16     outstanding Americans and four organizations and will induct seven
1-17     more individuals and one additional organization in 2001; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The men and women who serve in our armed forces as
1-19     pilots and aircrew perform an imperative service for all United
1-20     States citizens; they willingly risk their lives for our nation's
1-21     security, and they have earned our admiration and respect for their
1-22     strength, valor, and expertise in the field of aviation; now,
1-23     therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-1     hereby recognize the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame as the
 2-2     official Combat Hall of Fame of the State of Texas; and, be it
 2-3     further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared to honor
 2-5     this fine organization and the exceptional men and women in its
 2-6     ranks.