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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay |
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tribute to the men and women of Fort Bliss and their invaluable |
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contributions to El Paso, our state, and the nation on the |
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occasion of Fort Bliss Day at the State Capitol, which is being |
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celebrated on March 21, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1849, Fort Bliss integrates |
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elements from five major United States Army commands and is home |
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to a diverse array of training and tactical units; it is composed |
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of state-of-the-art training areas, ranges, and facilities and |
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is led by innovative, focused professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, Fort Bliss is home to an active duty military |
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force of more than 14,000 soldiers, and with family members and |
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retirees, the Fort Bliss community encompasses a population of |
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more than 135,000; through upcoming base realignments and |
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closures, Fort Bliss is expected to gain approximately 20,000 |
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soldiers over the next five years; and |
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WHEREAS, Since September 11, 2001, more than 100,000 |
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personnel have deployed through Fort Bliss, and the base expects |
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to continue to play a major role in the continuing war against |
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terrorism; and |
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WHEREAS, Fort Bliss is the largest single employer in the |
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El Paso area and has an annual local economic impact of more than |
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$2 billion; rated as the United States Army installation with the |
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highest military value, it is a premier facility for the |
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training, mobilization, and deployment of combat forces; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend the men and women of Fort Bliss |
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for their many contributions to the defense of our nation and |
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extend to their delegation a heartfelt welcome to Austin for |
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Fort Bliss Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the soldiers of Fort Bliss as an expression of gratitude and high |
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regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Shapleigh |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 21, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |