87R7096 BHH-D
By: Krause, Turner of Tarrant, Price, H.C.R. No. 25
Collier, Cyrier
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The increasing military capabilities of other
nations pose a growing threat to the United States, and in response,
the U.S. military is undertaking critical modernization efforts
across all branches; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Army has adopted a modernization plan
encompassing six mutually supporting priorities, among them the
Future Vertical Lift program; the FVL initiative is a research and
development effort to provide the next generation of rotorcraft
technology to the armed forces, improving maneuverability, range,
speed, payload, survivability, and reliability while reducing
logistical footprint; and
WHEREAS, Key components of FVL include the Future Long-Range
Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft; FARA is
designed to defeat defensive layers by providing much-needed aerial
reconnaissance capabilities, while FLRAA will exploit opened areas
to achieve air assault, air medical, and medium utility missions;
and
WHEREAS, FVL will enable the Army National Guard, including
the Texas National Guard, to expand its mission as an operational
strategic reserve; and
WHEREAS, Army Futures Command, headquartered in Austin,
focuses on modernization and speeding up the acquisition of
platforms and technology, including FVL; Texas is both a center of
the nation's aerospace and aviation industry and home to active
military bases representing all branches of the military; moreover,
numerous defense contractors and suppliers located in the Lone Star
State play a role in strengthening military readiness; and
WHEREAS, FVL is vital to the military's ability to compete in
the ever-evolving threat environment, and this important program
will also promote continued growth and innovation in the aerospace
and defense sectors in Texas and the nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby express its support for the Future Vertical Lift program,
including FLRAA and FARA, as part of U.S. Army modernization; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby express support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future
Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault
Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official
copies of this resolution to the members of the Texas delegation to
Congress as an expression of the sentiment of the Texas
Legislature.