SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 344
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National
Guard on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The 36th Infantry Division was established on
July 18, 1917; composed of National Guard soldiers from Texas and
Oklahoma, the unit was deployed to Europe during World War I and
fought in the pivotal Meuse-Argonne Offensive; and
WHEREAS, In World War II, the 36th Infantry Division took
part in several of the crucial battles that shaped the outcome of
the war; the unit participated in amphibious landings and was
instrumental in securing several regions in France as well as
cities across the Italian peninsula; it was responsible for the
capture of Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt, commander of German
armed forces on the Western Front; and
WHEREAS, Since 2003, the 36th Infantry Division has played a
vital role in fighting terrorism during multiple deployments to
Iraq and Afghanistan; in 2016, while stationed in southern
Afghanistan, it became the first National Guard division to provide
command and control of a combat region in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its history, the 36th Infantry
Division has earned 12 Presidential Unit Citations; 80 of its
soldiers have received the Distinguished Service Cross, and 14
have received the Medal of Honor; it is truly fitting that this
exceptional division receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the storied history of the
36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard and
extend to its officers and soldiers best wishes for a memorable
100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this esteemed unit as an expression of highest regard from the
Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate