Bill Text: TX HR194 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing October 24, 2023, as Camp Charlie Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-07 - Reported enrolled [HR194 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR194-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 194 | ||
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| WHEREAS, In March 2021, Governor Greg Abbott initiated | ||
| Operation Lone Star in an effort to address the issue of | ||
| unauthorized immigration and to assist Texas counties in combatting | ||
| criminal activities along the southern border; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On October 24 of that year, Camp Charlie was | ||
| constructed on the land that once served the soldiers at Eagle Pass | ||
| Army Airfield during World War II; Task Force West was the first to | ||
| be activated at Camp Charlie, and in September 2022, command was | ||
| turned over to Task Force Eagle; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Camp Charlie is a 20-acre community made up of | ||
| contractors, soldiers, and local residents who are responsible for | ||
| the camp's daily operations; the soldiers at Camp Charlie proudly | ||
| support the State of Texas and their adopted city of Eagle Pass, and | ||
| they have likewise been warmly welcomed by the wider community; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The men and women of Camp Charlie are steadfastly | ||
| dedicated to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Texas, and | ||
| their efforts are contributing to a challenging yet vital mission | ||
| for our state and nation; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize October 24, 2023, | ||
| as Camp Charlie Day and extend deep appreciation to the personnel at | ||
| Camp Charlie for their honorable service. | ||
| Morales of Maverick | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 194 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 7, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
