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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 344
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National |
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Guard on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The 36th Infantry Division was established on |
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July 18, 1917; composed of National Guard soldiers from Texas and |
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Oklahoma, the unit was deployed to Europe during World War I and |
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fought in the pivotal Meuse-Argonne Offensive; and |
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WHEREAS, In World War II, the 36th Infantry Division took |
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part in several of the crucial battles that shaped the outcome of |
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the war; the unit participated in amphibious landings and was |
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instrumental in securing several regions in France as well as |
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cities across the Italian peninsula; it was responsible for the |
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capture of Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt, commander of German |
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armed forces on the Western Front; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 2003, the 36th Infantry Division has played a |
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vital role in fighting terrorism during multiple deployments to |
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Iraq and Afghanistan; in 2016, while stationed in southern |
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Afghanistan, it became the first National Guard division to provide |
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command and control of a combat region in Afghanistan; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of its history, the 36th Infantry |
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Division has earned 12 Presidential Unit Citations; 80 of its |
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soldiers have received the Distinguished Service Cross, and 14 |
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have received the Medal of Honor; it is truly fitting that this |
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exceptional division receive special recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the storied history of the |
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36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard and |
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extend to its officers and soldiers best wishes for a memorable |
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100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this esteemed unit as an expression of highest regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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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 1, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |