SJ0005 • 2023

Air Force 75th Anniversary.

A JOINT RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate the United States Air Force on the 75th anniversary of its founding.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Senator Boner
Last action: 2023-03-02
Official status: enrolled
Effective date: 3/2/2023

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide detailed information about the resolution's impact on residents or financial support.

Recognizing and Congratulating the U.S. Air Force on Its 75th Anniversary

This resolution honors the United States Air Force for its 75-year history, highlighting its contributions to Wyoming's strategic defense.

What This Bill Does

Commemorates the founding of the United States Air Force in 1947.
Acknowledges the significant role of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in strategic defense.
Recognizes the service of the University of Wyoming's ROTC and the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Expresses appreciation for the Air Force's ongoing support to Wyoming and national security.

Who It Names or Affects

The United States Air Force
Residents of Wyoming who benefit from Air Force operations in the state

Terms To Know

ICBM: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, a long-range missile designed to deliver nuclear warheads.
ROTC: Reserve Officers' Training Corps, a program that prepares college students for military service as commissioned officers.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not provide any financial support or legal changes.
The effects of this resolution are symbolic and do not create new laws or regulations.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SJ0005SS001

Standing Committee • Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affai

Adopted

Plain English: The amendment changes specific words in the original bill to improve grammar and clarity.

Before 'Casper', add 'the'.
Replace 'Airfield' with 'Air Field'.
Change 'is' to 'was'.
Replace 'alumni' with 'alumnus'.
After 'Veterans', insert 'Memorial'.

The amendment only makes minor textual changes and does not provide additional context or information about the purpose of these changes.

Bill History

2023-03-02 Governor
Governor Signed SEJR No. 0002
2023-02-28 House
H Speaker Signed SEJR No. 0002
2023-02-28 Senate
S President Signed SEJR No. 0002
2023-02-28 LSO
Assigned Number SEJR No. 0002
2023-02-28 House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-3-0-0
2023-02-27 House
H 2nd Reading:Passed
2023-02-24 House
H COW:Passed
2023-02-16 House
H Placed on General File
2023-02-16 House
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2023-02-10 House
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
2023-01-30 House
H Received for Introduction
2023-01-30 Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-1-0-0
2023-01-27 Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed
2023-01-26 Senate
S COW:Passed
2023-01-26 Senate
S Placed on General File
2023-01-26 Senate
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2023-01-16 Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation
2023-01-16 Senate
S Received for Introduction
2023-01-12 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 23LSO-0504
Bill No.:

SJ0005

Effective:

Immediately

LSO No.:

23LSO-0504

Enrolled Act No.:

SEJR No. 0002

Chapter No.:

N/A

Prime Sponsor:

Boner

Catch Title:

Air Force 75th Anniversary.

Subject:

Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force.

Summary/Major Elements:

This joint resolution commends the United States Air Force on its 75th anniversary since it was founded in 1947.

This joint resolution:
Recites notable events in the United States Air Force's history with emphasis on Wyoming's role, including Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, the ROTC detachment at the University of Wyoming and the support of the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Acknowledges the strong and historic relationship between the United States Air Force and the state of Wyoming.
Recognizes the service the United State Air Force provides in protecting vital state and national interests.
Expresses the state of Wyoming's determination to continue the strong partnership between the state and the United States Air Force.

The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent.

While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Current Bill Text

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23LSO-0504

ORIGINAL Senate

JOINT RESOLUTION
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SJ0005

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2,

SENATE

SIXTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2023 General Session

A JOINT RESOLUTION to recognize and congratulate the United States Air Force on the 75th anniversary of its founding.

WHEREAS, the United States Air Force was founded in 1947 and has had a continuous and active presence in Wyoming since that time; and

WHEREAS, The United States Air Force's heritage in Wyoming pre-dates the Air Force founding as a separate military branch and includes the significant training mission of strategic bomber crews at the Casper Army Air Field during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is the oldest continuously active Air Force base in the nation; and

WHEREAS, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base has played a vital role in the strategic defense of the United States and its allies by maintaining the first fully operational Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Atlas D, in 1959; and

WHEREAS, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is home to the 90th Missile Wing, one of three active missile wings currently operating the Minuteman III ICBM and the headquarters of 20th Air Force, which commands all three (3) missile wings; and

WHEREAS, the 90th Missile wing was the only military unit to operate the Peacekeeper ICBM, the most advanced ballistic missile fielded to date which was deployed exclusively in Wyoming; and

WHEREAS, the 90th Missile Wing will continue to play a vital role in the strategic defense of the United States now and into the future and be the first unit to deploy the new Sentinel ICBM; and

WHEREAS, the University of Wyoming has a strong history of supporting the United States Air Force by establishing Air Force ROTC Detachment 940 in 1952 and counting Samuel C. Phillips, the leader of the Air Force's Minuteman ICBM program, as an alumnus; and

WHEREAS, the Wyoming Air National Guard has continuously supported our state and nation since 1946; and

WHEREAS, the Wyoming Air National Guard became part of the Air Force in 1947 and ever since has honorably, ably and faithfully been the "Sword and Shield" for our state and nation; and

WHEREAS, the Wyoming Air National Guard, as the Sword, has played a vital role in guarding the United States and defending freedom in nearly every major conflict and contingency by repeatedly answering the nation's call in places such as Korea, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world; and

WHEREAS, the Wyoming Air National Guard, as the Shield, has fought fires on the ground and in the air in Wyoming and throughout the West, mitigated flooding in Saratoga, Fremont county and elsewhere, and most recently provided desperately needed manpower for medical facilities throughout the state during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the State of Wyoming is dedicated to memorializing the story of the Air Force through the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum and Quebec 01 Missile Alert Facility State Historic Site.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING:

Section 1.

(a)

The State of Wyoming commends the United States Air Force on its 75th anniversary.

(b)

The state of Wyoming acknowledges the strong historic relationship between the United States Air Force and the State.

(c)

The State of Wyoming recognizes the significant service that the United States Air Force currently provides in protecting our vital state and national interests.

(d)

The state of Wyoming is determined to continue the strong partnership between the State and the United States Air Force.

Section 2.

That the Secretary of State of Wyoming transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, to the Wyoming Congressional Delegation, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Commander of the 90th Missile Wing, 20th Air Force and the Commander of the Air Force ROTC Detachment 940.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.

Chief Clerk

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