Resolutions

Moving Forward: Four Key Resolutions Passed at 2025 NGAT Conference!

As your new NGAT Resolutions Committee Chair, I’m pleased to provide an update on our achievements as of our last NGAT Conference. The Resolutions Committee worked diligently on resolutions throughout the year and successfully identified opportunities to advance these ideas.

At the NGAT conference, we presented four resolutions to the membership for voting, and the following resolutions passed: (1) a property tax credit for actively serving Texas Guardsmen, which intends to boost recruitment, retention, and family support, drawing inspiration from successful precedents; (2) a business tax credit for employers of Texas National Guard members, offsetting costs and reframing Guardsmen as valuable employees; (3) the modernization of ANG C-130Js with increased wing fuel and external fuel tanks to enhance operational capabilities; and (4) the equipping of C-130s with man-portable fuel systems for rapid fuel on/off-loading in austere environments to support mission-critical operations.

Following the conference, we are proud to highlight the collaborative efforts that led to these successes. Our team engaged with members across the state, gathering feedback and refining proposals to ensure they met the needs of the Texas National Guard community. This process involved extensive coordination with subject matter experts to validate the feasibility of each resolution, ensuring it aligns with both state and federal priorities. The passage of these resolutions reflects the collective commitment of our membership and the hard work of our committee.

Looking ahead, we are already planning the next steps to effectively implement these resolutions. This includes working closely with our government affairs committee, which will collaborate with state and federal partners to secure funding and support. We are confident that these initiatives will strengthen the Texas National Guard’s readiness, capability, and morale, and we will keep you informed of our progress in future updates.

I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to COL (Ret) Paul Cerniauskas for his exceptional leadership as the former Resolutions Committee Chair, which led to the major success of the four resolutions passing at the conference. His dedication and vision established a strong foundation for our work, significantly advancing NGAT’s mission and resolution goals. His tireless efforts in mentoring the team, fostering collaboration, and ensuring every voice was heard have been pivotal to our achievements.

Thank you, Paul, from the bottom of our hearts, for your unwavering commitment, wisdom, and the lasting legacy you’ve built for the Texas National Guard community! We are excited to see you continue your efforts in the NGAT organization as our President.

We remain committed to building on these successes and value your input. Please submit any thoughts or suggestions to resolutions@ngat.org. Thank you for your continued support!

MAJ Jon Ireland
Resolutions Committee Chair

Why Are Resolutions Important?

NGAT, NGAUS and EANGUS are member-based organizations; input from our members is instrumental in determining what direction we take in the coming years. Your input defines what issues are important. Our duty is to support the National Guard community by lobbying the Texas State Legislature and the United States Congress.

Through face-to-face engagement, letters, emails, and phone calls, we make sure that our representatives understand the important issues facing the National Guard today.

What is a Resolution?

A resolution is a legislative idea that a member or state would like NGAT to work on. If it is a state issue, NGAT will work with the Texas State Legislature. For federal issues, NGAT will work with NGAUS or EANGUS to make our voice heard. As a member-based organization, NGAT, NGAUS and EANGUS solicits proposed resolutions from its membership aimed at enhancing the National Guard, its equipment, capabilities and the quality of life for Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Resolutions are categorized as Army, Air or Joint. Army and Air resolutions relate to missions or equipment under the purview of the Army and Air National Guard, while Joint resolutions relate to issues involving personnel and benefits, medical, and domestic operations.

Preparing a Draft Resolution

Coming soon.