SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 352
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Naval Air Station-Kingsville on the occasion of its
	75th anniversary, which is being celebrated the weekend of June
	30, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Naval Air Station-Kingsville had its beginnings
	in 1942 as part of the nation's military build-up following the
	attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; and
	WHEREAS, Land was purchased for the station in Kingsville
	and an auxiliary air field soon opened; pilots received training
	in aerial dogfighting, carrier dive bombing, and antisubmarine
	warfare, along with gunnery and artillery practice; in 1969, the
	auxiliary field was renamed NAS-Kingsville; and
	WHEREAS, Today, NAS-Kingsville is one of the United States
	Navy's top jet training facilities; it is truly fitting that this
	vital military installation receive special recognition as it
	reaches this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the officers, enlisted men and
	women, and staff of Naval Air Station-Kingsville on their
	commitment to the nation's defense and extend to them best wishes
	for a memorable 75th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the station as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 6, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate