TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 1
FRIDAY, October 6, 2023
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BUSINESS 39th Annual Military & First Responder Salute to Service Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff
OCTOBER 2023 BUSINESS LINK LUNCH Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Temple
39th Military & First Responder Salute to Service Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Mayborn Convention Center www.templechamber.com
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Sponsored by: McLane Intelligent Solutions & Security Bank of Texas - Temple
The Temple Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 39th annual Military & First Responder Salute to Service, presented by H-E-B, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The event will take place from 11:15 am to 1:15 pm at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. “The 39th Military & First Responder Salute is significant for many reasons,” said Rod Henry, President and CEO of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. “First, the Temple Chamber has a long-standing tradition of support of the Military in Central Texas. This commitment began in the 1930’s when the Chamber’s Defense Projects Committee, led by Frank W. Mayborn, was instrumental in the establishment of Camp Hood, now Fort Cavazos, and the Olin E. Teague Veterans Center, now the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, in Temple.” The annual event returned to the in-person luncheon in 2022 following a hiatus because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Both the 2020 and 2021 events were reimagined to virtual presentations and drive-thru lunch to go events. The Chamber, H-E-B Partners, and business community volunteers prepared and served hamburger boxed lunches for Temple’s Central Texas Military Partners, veterans, first responders, and the community.
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“Second, we continue the appreciation of the Armed Forces through representation from Fort Cavazos and the Texas Army National Guard in Temple, and our local veteran community,” Henry continued.
Active-duty soldiers from Temple’s Central Texas Military Partners the 13th ESC/Fort Cavazos, 1st Medical Brigade/Fort Cavazos, and Garrison Command/Fort Cavazos, along with the 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ABCT)/Texas Army National Guard located in Temple, are invited as honored guests. As are veterans through local veterans’ organizations including the American Legion Post #133 and VFW Post #1820.
“Finally, we are embracing the men and women who as First Responders, protect and serve our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” expressed Henry. Beginning in 2020, the Chamber incorporated First Responders into this annual recognition event. Local law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS, and medical and health care professionals will continue to be invited as honored guests. This year’s event includes a special presentation by General (R) Paul E. Funk II, former commanding general of III Corps/Fort Cavazos.
Through this annual tradition, the Chamber unites the business community to give back and honor those who have given so much. Further event information can be found at www.templechamber.com or by calling (254) 773-2105.