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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, In June 1972, the 62nd Texas Legislature designated |
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the Commemorative Air Force, now based in Midland, as the official |
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Air Force of the State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings in 1957, when a small |
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group of former military pilots joined together to purchase a World |
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War II-era fighter aircraft, the Commemorative Air Force has grown |
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to be an international organization, with members in all 50 states |
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and in 28 foreign countries; the CAF operates the eighth largest air |
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force in the world and has achieved worldwide renown as an |
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ambassador of goodwill; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to acquiring and restoring to flying |
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condition the historic military aircraft of World War II, including |
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the world's only flying examples of the B-29 and SB2C, the CAF |
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preserves the vintage combat aircraft in its fleet as a vivid |
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reminder of the tremendous cost required to maintain peace and |
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ensure liberty and justice for all; and |
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WHEREAS, On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the |
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Commemorative Air Force, as we continue to seek peace and harmony |
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among nations, those magnificently restored military machines |
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serve as a particularly fitting reminder of the price of freedom and |
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as a monument to the military personnel who have advanced the cause |
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of liberty throughout our country's history; and |
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WHEREAS, In meeting the complex challenges of the world |
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today, it is vital that our citizenry remember the lessons of the |
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past, and the Commemorative Air Force is making a crucial |
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contribution to that end through its work in preserving the |
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military aviation history of World War II; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are proud of the Commemorative Air |
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Force, which has so ably represented this great state and which has |
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educated and inspired legions of citizens through its outstanding |
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air shows, seminars, and museum; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor the Commemorative Air Force on the 50th anniversary of |
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its founding and recognize this patriotic organization as a |
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defender of Texas honor and pride; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Commemorative Air Force as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was adopted by the House on |
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February 13, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was adopted by the Senate on |
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February 13, 2007, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |