HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 053-95 06-13-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 5 3 - 9 5
• A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXA5, IN SUPPORT OF A MULTI-
SERVICE RESERVE FORCE BASE AT THE FORMER
CARSWELL AFB, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the establishment of a joint, master reserve/guard base complements and enhances
the Department of Defense efforts in the joint military operations areas.
WHEREAS, a joint DOD facility was recommended by the 1993 Defense Base Closure and
Realignment Commission and the Commission found the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
to be a superior recruiting area for a joint reserve/guard installation.
WHEREAS, a joint DOD facility occupied by the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve, the Air Fore
Reserve and the Texas Air National Guard provides for significant operational economies.
Reduction or relocation of units to other locations will only increase Department of Defense costs
which will have an overall adverse affect on training and readiness.
• WHEREAS, the 1993 Commission found the relocation and location of Reserve and National
Guard units to be consistent with the DOD Force Structure and the Base Closure Selection
Criteria. We fully support the Commission and DOD decision to locate amulti-service reserve
forces base at the former Carswell AFB, Texas. Any change in the profile of the installation at
this time will only decrease training and readiness and increases costs to the American taxpayer.
WHEREAS, realignment of the 301st TFW assets to another location and retention of existing
infrastructure will only increase overall Department of the Air Force operating expenses while
reducing the effectiveness of the Air Force Reserve training as well as recruitment.
WHEREAS, Carswell Air Reserve Station is an integral part of the 1993 Commission and the
Department of Defense's efforts to establish the Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, and realigning
this installation would have adverse affects on the operating effectiveness, and would diminish
the concept of join reserve operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
• THAT, the City of Richland Hills fully supports the establishment of a joint, master
reserve/guard base at the former Carswell AFB, Texas.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION THIS 13TH
• DAY OF JUNE, 1995, BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES, ~ _ NAYS AND
0 ABSTENTIONS.
C.F. KELL Y, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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TERRI WILLIS, CITY SECRETARY
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