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The Boerne Star & Recorder
Friday, October 28, 2005
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America’s most advanced birds of prey are born Texan
Like many of you, I am often so busy
with work that, for a moment, it is pos-
sible to lose sight of the big picture.
After analyzing the minutia of pro-
posed legislation, being engaged in de-
tailed, and sometimes contentious,
meetings, and discussing the possible
solutions to the complex problems
Congress works to solve, it is possible
to forget the long-term goals we work
for.
But then I step away from my desk,
look out the window and remember all
the good we manage to achieve in the
U.S. Senate. One of the most important
parts of the big picture is protecting
American soldiers overseas. Texans
have a major role in this effort.
Protecting our way of life depends
upon the superiority of our armed
forces, and controlling the skies plays a
crucial role. I am proud to say that due
to our unequaled air superiority, not a
single bomb has been dropped on
American troops in active combat since
1953. Now, we are building the next
generation of combat aircraft—the
F/A-22 Raptor, the F-35 Joint Strike
Fighter and the V-22 Osprey. And
Texas stands on the vanguard of these
efforts.
In the late 1980s the Department of
Defense accepted bids to build the next
IN THE U.S. SENATE
Kay Bailey
Hutchison
U.S.
SENATOR
American tactical fighter to replace the
aging F-15. The Department recog-
nized that in our ever-changing world,
we must always stay one step ahead of
the game. We need to have planes with
greater lethality and survivability,
meaning that not only should the craft
be deadly to our enemies, but it should
protect our pilots.
Lockheed Martin, based in Fort
Worth, won the competition to produce
the F/A-22 Raptor. In supercruise
mode, the plane is so fast and stealthy
that our pilots can almost completely
avoid detection. A Raptor will be able
to zoom in, neutralize a hostile target
and be on its way home safely before
the enemy knows it is there. The F/A-
22 will be operational in December
2005.
A full third of the F/A-22 aircraft
components are built in Fort Worth;
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics assem-
bles the central fuselage section and its
components. Progressive Incorporated Ford’s use of an assembly line to build
mills some parts in their Arlington fa- cars.
cility, and the Raytheon company man- Fewer unique parts means we can
ufactures the Processor, Interface Con- build a less expensive aircraft without
troller, and Communications (PICC) sacrificing a pilot’s ability to complete
module. his mission.
This huge project has brought many One variant of the F-35 can take off
jobs to Texas. Aside from jobs working from a very short runway, fly at super-
on the aircraft itself, Lockheed Martin
estimates that for every $1 million
spent on Raptor salaries, local commu-
nities will have up to $3.5 million dol-
lars of positive economic impact.
The entire project will enlist support
from over 1,000 suppliers in 42 states
and create more than 48,000 high-tech
jobs. So, at the same time Texas pro-
duces a plane with great benefits to our
country, Texas receives many benefits
itself.
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is a
symbol of American prowess and team-
work. Designed with advanced stealth companies Vought, AIT, and H.M.
and avionics systems, it is also the first Dunn will all play large roles in the
strike fighter built with a special eye to- completion of the aircraft, bringing nu-
wards cooperation. merous jobs to their communities. Tex-
The fighter is actually a family of ans will do even more for the F-35 than
three aircraft that share 80 percent of for the F/A-22 Raptor project, with 60
their basic components but are each tai- percent of the work in Texas, including
lored for different branches of the ser- final assembly.
vice. This advance in our fighter fleet is We must not forget another contribu-
tantamount to Eli Whitney’s invention tion Texas has made to American air
of interchangeable parts or Henry dominance: the V-22 Osprey. Bell Heli-
sonic speeds, hover in mid-air for min-
utes at a time and land vertically on any
solid surface. Additionally, ground Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps,
troops will depend upon the improved Navy and Coast Guard units use the
ability of the F-35 to perform close-air craft today in search and rescue mis-
support, neutralizing tanks and person-
nel, much as the A-10 Thunderbolt did
in both Gulf Wars and Afghanistan.
The F-35 will make sure our pilots get
the job done and come home safely,
and it is expected to be battle-ready in
2012.
The F-35 is also a Lockheed Martin
project based in Fort Worth. Texas
copter has partnered with Boeing and
nearly 500 Texas-based subcontractors
to build the Osprey in Amarillo.
This amazing aircraft has maneuver-
able propeller engines that allow it to
take off like a helicopter, tilt its pro-
pellers forward and fly like a conven-
tional plane; when returning to earth, it
lands like a helicopter too.
This has immeasurable benefit for our
sions and deployment of special forces,
like the Navy Seals.
A detachment of Marines can leave
their base and be in place on the battle-
field twice as quickly than if they had
used a conventional helicopter. The
ability of the V-22 to provide reliable 1
airlifts in battle zones helps our troops
complete the most important mission
of all - coming home safely.
The next time you look up into the
sky at a passing airplane, remember
that the most advanced planes for the
best military in the world have been
made with Texas grit, determination
and ingenuity.
The birds of prey that lead America’s
defense anywhere in the world have
Texan blood flowing through their
veins.
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Asleep at the Wheel - Propositions 1 & 9
There are two important Propositions being voted on this election
- Propositions 1 and 9. Voters need to be aware of the potential im-
pact on Kendall County if these two Propositions pass. Most Coun-
ty residents aren't aware of plans by the State Department of Trans-
portation to place a 1,200-foot wide TransTexas Corridor through
northern Kendall County. It isn't planned along an existing road; it
will be through rural lands.
This Corridor is one of the priority corridors identified by the
State, along with an IH-35 Corridor already in progress. It will in-
clude automobile toll lanes, truck toll lanes, private train rails and
utility corridors. It will be built using a combination of taxpayer
funds and the State's use of eminent domain, along with the infusion
of private funds and ownership through contracts with corporations
such as the European company, Cintra.
Proposition 1 will allow the use of taxpayer dollars to move pri-
vate corporation rail lines into the TransTexas Corridor. It is also
aimed at moving private freight traffic out of cities like San Antonio
and placing private rail lines in rural areas like Kendall County.
It will amend the Constitution to authorize a fund from which state
bonds can be issued. San Antonio Express News says "debt service
on the rail bonds could cost th state $87.5 million a year.”
“It's basically a blank check and an open-ended tax subsidy for
private rail corporations," said Terri Hall of Texas Toll Party.
Regarding the TransTexas Corridor, the Republican Party of Texas
adopted this statement for their platform: "Because there are issues
of confiscation of private land, state and national sovereignty and
other similar concerns, the Party urges the repeal of HB 3588 au-
thorizing the TransTexas Corridor. Further, we urge the removal of
all authorization and powers granted the Texas Transportation Com-
mission and the Texas Department of Transportation for the con-
struction and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor."
Proposition 9 extends the term limits for non-elected Tolling Au-
thority board members from the State standard of 2 years to 6 years.
It requires a change in the Constitution as well. The State Comp-
troller's report has found favoritism and self-enrichment among
members of these unaccountable, non-elected boards. Members of
these boards (Regional Mobility Authorities) are also participating
with TxDOT in the planning that has impacted southern Kendall
County with the TxDOT "relief route" plans on Highway 46.
The bottom line for Kendall County voters is that these Proposi-
tions will move forward plans for a "super" highway and private rail
system through some of the most scenic rural property in Kendall
County. They will also strengthen the hands of non-elected officials
who are pushing for these TxDOT roadways through our homes.
For a map of the corridor and more information, check out corri-
dorwatch.org and satollparty.bolgspot.com.
If these two Propositions pass, the State will see this as a mandate
to help finance privately owned toll roads, private rail lines and the 4
condemnation of rural lands with taxpayer money. The overwhelm-
ing opposition by rural county residents across Texas from every
political stripe should be heeded. Vote No on Propositions 1 and 9.
- Paula Cairns
Boerne
Good Samaritan appreciated
I would like to thank the kind unidentified witness who left a note
on my windshield at Wal-Mart last week informing me of the li-
cense plate of the person who had damaged my car while I was
shopping. This enabled me to find the responsible party with the
help of the Boerne Police and I will be able to have the responsible
party's insurance take care of the costs rather than my pocket. This
was a kind gesture and I appreciate it very much.
- Alana Lucas
Fair Oaks Ranch
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JUDGE EDDIE VOGT
204 E. San Antonio
Boerne, Texas 78006
249-9343
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GENE MIERTSCHIN
DARRELL LUX
RUSSELL BUSBY
204 E. San Antonio
Boerne, Texas 78006
249-9343
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MAYOR PATRICK
HEATH
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Boerne, Texas 78006
249-9511
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123 W. Johns Rd.
Boerne, Texas 78006
249-5000
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Superintendent
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232 High
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