SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 477
         WHEREAS, May 24, 2021, marks the 10th anniversary of the
  relocation of the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division to Fort Bliss in
  El Paso; and
         WHEREAS, Known as Old Ironsides, this historic unit is the
  oldest armored division in the U.S. Army; it was activated in
  July 1940 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and it became the first
  American armored division to engage in World War II through its
  efforts with Operation Torch in North Africa; the Iron Soldiers,
  as the division's members are called, have also served in the
  Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as during the years of conflict
  in Iraq and Afghanistan; in 1971, the component moved to Germany,
  and over the next four decades, it was instrumental in NATO's
  defense of Europe; and
         WHEREAS, On May 13, 2011, the 1st Armored Division cased
  its colors at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, marking the departure of
  the final U.S. Army division headquarters from Germany; on May 24
  of that year, the division signaled its official return to U.S.
  soil when its colors were unfurled at Fort Bliss; and
         WHEREAS, Today, Old Ironsides conducts operations in
  support of U.S. military combatant commands around the globe;
  Fort Bliss and the city of El Paso provide a welcoming
  environment for military personnel and their families, and the
  presence of the 1st Armored Division at the base has helped spur
  job creation while bringing millions of dollars into the local
  economy; and
         WHEREAS, The 1st Armored Division has played an integral
  part in the defense of our nation and in the prosperity of the
  Lone Star State, and the unit's members may indeed take great
  pride in their myriad contributions as they celebrate this
  special occasion; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of the
  relocation of the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division to Fort Bliss
  and extend to all those associated with the division sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the 1st Armored Division as an expression of high
  regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Blanco
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 25, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate