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@@-LEGISLATURE+ST+A+TEMENTOF-THE-STATE-OF-IDAHO-Sixty-eighth-Legislature-Second-Regular-Session---2026-IN-THE-HOUSE-OF-REPRESENTATIVES-HOUSE-CONCURRENT-RESOLUTION-NO.-36-BY-WAYS-AND-MEANS-COMMITTEE-A-CONCURRENT-RESOLUTION-1-STATING-FINDINGS-OF-THE-LEGISLATURE-AND-EXPRESSING-SUPPORT-AND-COMMENDATION-2-FOR-THE-IDAHO-NATIONAL-GUARD.-3-Be-It-Resolved-by-the-Legislature-of-the+PURPOSE+RS33784+/+HCR036+The+Idaho+National+Guard’+s+current+mission+supports+A-10+Thunderbolt+II.+The+Department+of+W+ar+is+planning+to+modernize+the+mission+to+support+F-16+Fighting+Falcon.+This+legislation+af+firms+the+IdahoState-of-Idaho:-4-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho+Legislature’+s+wholehearted+support+for+the+Idaho+National+Guard’+s+ef+forts+to+modernize+its+force+structure,+recognizing+the+importance+of+both+the+proposed+transition+of+the+Idaho+AirNationalGuard-serves-as-a-cornerstone-of-both-state-5-and-national-defense,-fulfilling-its-dual-mission-as-a-state-resource-for-6-emergency-response-and-as-a-federal-combat-reserve-force-for-the-United-7-States-Army-and-Air-Force;-and-8-WHEREAS,-the-National-Guard-is-an-indispensable-component-of-the-United-9-States-National-Defense-Strategy,-providing-trained,-equipped,-and-ready-10-forces-capable-of-rapid-mobilization-to-defend-the-sovereignty-and-security-1-1-of-the-nation-at-home-and-abroad;-and-12-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho-National-Guard-has-a-proud-history-of-service-to-the-13-state-and-nation,-supporting-combat-operations-overseas-while-remaining-14-ready-to-respond-to-emergencies-and-disasters-here-at-home;-and-15-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho-Air-National-Guard-has-distinguished-itself-through-16-decades-of-dedicated-service-operating-the-A---10-Thunderbolt-II,-a-formida---17-ble-close-air-support-aircraft-that-has-protected-American-forces-and-allies-18-across-numerous-combat-operations-and-has-been-a-source-of-pride-for-the-cit---19-izens-of-Idaho;-and-20-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho-Air-National-Guard-is-now-considering-a-historic-21-transformation-by-transitioningfromthe-A---10+A-10ThunderboltIItothe-advanced-22-F---16+F-16Fighting-Falcon,-a-multirole,-fourth---generation-fighter-jet-that-would-23-significantly-enhance-Idaho's-ability-to-support-modern-air-combat+Falconand-joint-24-operations;-and-25-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho-Air-National-Guard-has-maintained-an-unbroken-tra---26-dition-of-flying-fighter-aircraft-in-Idaho-since-1947,-developing-highly-27-trained-airmen-and-distinguished-combat-aviation-formations,-and,-in-tran---28-sitioning-to-the-F---16-Fighting-Falcon,-will-continue-to-honor-and-preserve-29-its-long---standing-combat-aviation-heritage-that-has-been-part-of-the-organ---30-ization-since-its-earliest-days;-and-31-WHEREAS,theIdahoArmyNational-Guard-is-also-undertaking-an-important-32-force-structure-modernization,-transitioning+Guard’+s+transitionfromanArmorBrigadeCombat-33-Team+T+eamtoaMobileBrigadeCombat-Team,-reflecting-the-evolving-requirements-34-of-the-Army's-operational-doctrine+T+eam.+FISCAL+NOTE+This+bill+causes+no+additional+appropriations+at+the+state+or+for+any+local+unit+of+government.+Contact:+Representative+Joe+A.+Palmer+Representative+Jason+A.+Monks+(208)+332-1000+DISCLAIMER:+This+statement+of+purposeand-the-need+fiscal+note+ar+e+a+mer+e+attachment+to+this+bill+and+pr+epar+ed+by+a+pr+oponent+of+the+bill.+It+is+neither+intended+as+an+expr+ession+of+legislative+intent+nor+intendedfor-more-agile-and-adaptive-35-ground-combat-formations;-and-36-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho-Army-National-Guard-has-maintained-an-armored-tradi---37-tion-in-Idaho-since-1949,-developing-generations-of-highly-trained-soldiers-38-and-distinguished-armored-formations,-and,-in-transitioning-to-a-Mobile-39-Brigade-Combat-Team,-will-continue-to-honor-and-preserve-its-long---standing-40-cavalry-heritage-that-has-been-part-of-the-organization-since-its-earliest-41-days;-and-42--2-WHEREAS,-these-transformations,-both-in-the-air-and-on-the-ground,-re---1-flect-the-Idaho-National-Guard's-continued-commitment-to-readiness,-modern---2-ization,-and-alignment-with-the-strategic-priorities-of-the-United-States-3-Department-of-War-and-the-State-of-Idaho;-and-4-WHEREAS,-the-men-and-women-of-the-Idaho-National-Guard-have-demonstrated-5-extraordinary-professionalism,-dedication,-and-sacrifice-in-service-to-the-6-State-of-Idaho-and-the-United-States-of-America,-and-their-willingness-to-em---7-brace-transformational-change-reflects-their-enduring-commitment-to-excel---8-lence;-and-9-WHEREAS,-the-Idaho-Legislature-recognizes-the-vital-importance-of-sus---10-taining-robust-investment,-training-resources,-and-community-support-for-1-1-the-Idaho-National-Guard-as-it-navigates-these-transitions,-ensuring-that-12-Idaho's-guardsmen-remain-ready-to-answer-the-call-whenever-and-wherever-they-13-are-needed.-14-NOW,-THEREFORE,-BE-IT-RESOLVED-by-the-members-of-the-Second-Regular-15-Session-of-the-Sixty---eighth-Idaho-Legislature,-the-House-of-Representatives-16-and-the-Senate-concurring-therein,-that-the-Legislature-hereby-expresses-its-17-wholehearted-support-for-the-Idaho-National-Guard's-efforts-to-modernize-its-18-force-structure,-recognizing-the-importance-of-both-the-proposed-transition-19-of-the-Idaho-Air-National-Guard-from-the-A---10-Thunderbolt-II-to-the-F---16-20-Fighting-Falcon-and-the-Idaho-Army-National-Guard's-transition-from-an-Armor-21-Brigade-Combat-Team-to-a-Mobile-Brigade-Combat-Team.-22-BE-IT-FURTHER-RESOLVED-that-the-Legislature-commends-the-soldiers-and-23-airmen-of-the-Idaho-National-Guard-for-their-continued-service,-sacrifice,-24-and-commitment-to-defending-the-State-of-Idaho-and-the-United-States-of-Amer---25-ica,-and-remains-committed-to-providing-the-best-training,-equipment,-and-26-support-to-our-Idaho-National-Guard.-27-BE-IT-FURTHER-RESOLVED-that-the-Legislature-calls-on-all-citizens-of-28-Idaho-to-join-in-recognizing-and-honoring-the-members-of-the-Idaho-National-29-Guard,-our-neighbors,-family-members,-and-fellow-Idahoans,-who-stand-ready-30-to-serve-with-honor-and-valor.-31+any+use+outside+of+the+legislative+pr+ocess,+including+judicial+r+eview+(Joint+Rule+18).+Statement+of+Purpose+/+Fiscal+Note+Bill+SOP/FN+INTRODUCED:+03/19/2026,+8:17+AM
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