SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape on its outstanding efforts in support of Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis and the surrounding region; and

WHEREAS, The United States Armed Forces are essential to the security, defense, and economy of Texas and the United States of America, and the coalition of diverse support groups that make up the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape are integral to the continuing success of the base and its endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis provides a vital field training range for the Texas National Guard; the base is the only field training range that serves all medical personnel in the United States Department of Defense, and it is the only field training range that serves all security forces personnel in the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Protecting the capacity and capability of the training ranges of Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis depends on active cooperation between the military, state agencies, local governments, landowners, business interests, and advocacy organizations; and

WHEREAS, A coalition of nearly 50 diverse support organizations joined together in 2022 and were recognized as the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape by the United States Department of Defense, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Department of the Interior; and

WHEREAS, The Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape is working to protect military missions, promote agricultural vitality, conserve natural resources, and promote the economic future of the region surrounding Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, and it is indeed fitting that this exemplary coalition receive special recognition on its vital efforts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape and its member organizations on their invaluable contributions to the state and to the nation and urge state agencies and local governments to continue supporting the efforts of the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Campbell, Gutierrez, Menéndez, Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate