78R3678 MMS-D

By:  Delisi                                                     H.C.R. No. 26 


CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Soldiers from Fort Hood have been and continue to be deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom; and WHEREAS, These troops join other Texas army and air force personnel who have been assigned to this operation, including those from Fort Bliss, Fort Sam Houston, Dyess Air Force Base, and Lackland Air Force Base, as well as members of National Guard and reserve units throughout the state; and WHEREAS, American citizens owe an immeasurable debt to their military personnel, whose efforts have secured this nation's treasured liberties and made it the greatest country in the world; and WHEREAS, At this time of grave crisis, we recognize these men and women and their families for the tremendous sacrifices they make in behalf of their country, and we encourage the communities in which they live to offer them understanding and support during this hour of world concern; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby wish Godspeed to the soldiers from Fort Hood and all United States service personnel on the occasion of their deployment with Operation Enduring Freedom and offer its prayers for their safe return.