88R26157 CJM-D
By: Shine H.R. No. 1304
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Temple is celebrating the 75th
anniversary of Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport and
the opening of the airport's new terminal with an air show on May
13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller airport can trace its origins to
1942, when the United States Army Air Forces began construction of
Temple Army Air Field, a sub-base of Waco Army Air Field that served
as a basic flying school during World War II; turned over to the
City of Temple in 1946, the airfield was revamped and renamed in
honor of two Temple pilots who died in the course of the war, Cadet
Miller Draughon and Lieutenant Raymond Miller Jr.; and
WHEREAS, The Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow pays
tribute to the members of the Greatest Generation, with
performances by a World War II bomber and training aircraft and
period-appropriate airborne paratroopers; the event also features
modern minijets and displays from Fort Hood and the Texas National
Guard; moreover, attendees can enjoy airplane and helicopter rides
and take advantage of the available beer gardens, food trucks, and
children's activities; and
WHEREAS, A fun occasion for all ages, this thrilling event
presents an opportunity to witness some spectacular aerial
acrobatics, and it promises to be a source of fond memories for all
those in attendance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Draughon-Miller 75th
Anniversary Airshow and extend to its organizers and attendees
sincere best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event.