HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6011
A RESOLUTION honoring the brave men and women of the Kansas Army and Air National
Guard for serving the state of Kansas and the United States in times of emergency.
WHEREAS, The Kansas Army and Air National Guard is comprised of
approximately 7,500 Guardsmen currently serving the state of Kansas; and
WHEREAS, The National Guard answers the call of duty at home and
abroad; and
WHEREAS, The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables
its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions,
counterdrug efforts and many other critical operations with commendable
speed, strength and efficiency; and
WHEREAS, Whether the call is coming from the Governor of Kansas
or directly from the President of the United States, National Guard
Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are always ready to serve their communities,
state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Kansas Guardsmen have faithfully served in U.S. conflicts
since the state's adoption as a territory; and
WHEREAS, Kansas Guardsmen have served in the Civil War, the
American Indian Wars, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the
Berlin Crisis, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert
Storm, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, Operation
Restore Hope, Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Deny Flight,
Operation Joint Guardian, Operation Phoenix Scorpion, Operation Phoenix
Scorpion III, Operation Desert Fox, Operation Noble Eagle, Operation
New Dawn, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom,
Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Spartan Shield, Operation
Freedom's Sentinel and in protecting the U.S. border with Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Recently, nearly 300 Kansas National Guard Soldiers and
Airmen were deployed to Washington, D.C., to protect the U.S. Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Kansas National Guardsmen readily answer the state's call
in times of disaster as demonstrated by their quick and reliable response to
the various hazardous events, including COVID-19, wildfires, flooding,
windstorms and tornadoes throughout the state: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas:
That we honor the brave men and women of the Kansas Army and Air
National Guard for serving the state of Kansas and the United States in
times of emergency.
I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the
HOUSE, and was adopted by that body


Speaker of the House.

Chief Clerk of the House.