87R7096 BHH-D
 
  By: Powell S.C.R. No. 4
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The increasing military capabilities of other
  nations pose a growing threat to the United States, and in response,
  the U.S. military is undertaking critical modernization efforts
  across all branches; and
         WHEREAS, The U.S. Army has adopted a modernization plan
  encompassing six mutually supporting priorities, among them the
  Future Vertical Lift program; the FVL initiative is a research and
  development effort to provide the next generation of rotorcraft
  technology to the armed forces, improving maneuverability, range,
  speed, payload, survivability, and reliability while reducing
  logistical footprint; and
         WHEREAS, Key components of FVL include the Future Long-Range
  Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft; FARA is
  designed to defeat defensive layers by providing much-needed aerial
  reconnaissance capabilities, while FLRAA will exploit opened areas
  to achieve air assault, air medical, and medium utility missions;
  and
         WHEREAS, FVL will enable the Army National Guard, including
  the Texas National Guard, to expand its mission as an operational
  strategic reserve; and
         WHEREAS, Army Futures Command, headquartered in Austin,
  focuses on modernization and speeding up the acquisition of
  platforms and technology, including FVL; Texas is both a center of
  the nation's aerospace and aviation industry and home to active
  military bases representing all branches of the military; moreover,
  numerous defense contractors and suppliers located in the Lone Star
  State play a role in strengthening military readiness; and
         WHEREAS, FVL is vital to the military's ability to compete in
  the ever-evolving threat environment, and this important program
  will also promote continued growth and innovation in the aerospace
  and defense sectors in Texas and the nation; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby express its support for the Future Vertical Lift program,
  including FLRAA and FARA, as part of U.S. Army modernization; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby express support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future
  Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault
  Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official
  copies of this resolution to the members of the Texas delegation to
  Congress as an expression of the sentiment of the Texas
  Legislature.