TITLE: Commemorating the second anniversary of the designation of Fort Cavazos.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the second anniversary of the designation of Fort Cavazos.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, May 9, 2025, marks the second anniversary of the naming of Fort Cavazos in Central Texas; and WHEREAS, Situated between Killeen and Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos was previously known as Fort Hood; it was renamed in tribute to U.S. Army General Richard Edward Cavazos, a sixth-generation Texan who was the first Latino to serve as a four-star U.S. Army general and brigadier general; the third-largest U.S. military base, the installation is home to the III Armored Corps Headquarters and the 1st Cavalry Division, and it trains and deploys Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers in support of global operations; and WHEREAS, Richard Cavazos was born in Kingsville on January 31, 1929; following high school, he enrolled in the Army ROTC program at Texas Technological College; he was commissioned into the army upon his graduation in 1951, and he served as a first lieutenant and as the platoon leader of ECompany, 2nd Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment in the Korean War; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Cavazos went on to serve in the Vietnam War as the commander of the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment; in 1973, he was promoted to brigadier general, and over the next decade, he commanded the 9th Infantry Division and III Corps in Central Texas; from 1980 to 1982, he served as the III Corps commanding general, and in his final assignment, he was head of the U.S. Army Forces Command; he retired in 1984, concluding an exceptional 33-year military career; he received two Distinguished Service Cross awards for his heroism in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and he was also awarded the Silver Star, two Legion of Merit medals, five Bronze Star Medals, and the Purple Heart; he died on October 29, 2017, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, Fort Cavazos plays an integral role in the defense of our nation, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the life and legacy of its namesake, U.S. Army General Richard Cavazos; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the second anniversary of the designation of Fort Cavazos and extend to all those associated with the U.S. Army post sincere best wishes for continued success with their important mission; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Fort Cavazos as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morales of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House