85R14980 JCD-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 853
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of her military service during World
War II, Maxine Flournoy is being presented with a Women in History
award by the Corpus Christi Chapter of the National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution on March 24, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A native of Wheaton, Missouri, Maxine Flournoy
received her pilot's license in 1939, and at age 21, she joined the
Women's Air Force Service Pilots; after graduating from training in
1943, she was assigned to Sweetwater and later stationed at the
Hondo Army Airfield, where she flew planes in from factories and
helped train navigators; in 2010, she was awarded the Congressional
Gold Medal for her distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mrs. Flournoy has further benefited
her fellow citizens as a board member for the United Service
Organizations and as a Texas Historical Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a debt of gratitude to those men and
women who commit themselves to defending the nation's liberty and
security, and Maxine Flournoy may indeed take great pride in her
outstanding service to her nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Maxine Flournoy on her receipt of a
Women in History award from the Corpus Christi Chapter of the
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and extend to
her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Flournoy as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.