H.R. No. 1304
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The City of Temple is celebrating the 75th
  anniversary of Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and
  the opening of the airport's new terminal with an air show on May
  13, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller airport can trace its origins to
  1942, when the United States Army Air Forces began construction of
  Temple Army Air Field, a sub-base of Waco Army Air Field that served
  as a basic flying school during World War II; turned over to the
  City of Temple in 1946, the airfield was revamped and renamed in
  honor of two Temple pilots who died in the course of the war, Cadet
  Miller Draughon and Lieutenant Raymond Miller Jr.; and
         WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow pays
  tribute to the members of the Greatest Generation, with
  performances by a World War II bomber and training aircraft and
  period-appropriate airborne paratroopers; the event also features
  modern minijets and displays from Fort Hood and the Texas National
  Guard; moreover, attendees can enjoy airplane and helicopter rides
  and take advantage of the available beer gardens, food trucks, and
  children's activities; and
         WHEREAS, A fun occasion for all ages, this thrilling event
  presents an opportunity to witness some spectacular aerial
  acrobatics, and it promises to be a source of fond memories for all
  those in attendance; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the Draughon-Miller 75th
  Anniversary Airshow and extend to its organizers and attendees
  sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event.
 
  Shine
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1304 was adopted by the House on May
  6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House