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- I am Major General Tracy Norris,

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the Adjutant General of Texas.

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As you are aware, the
governor has activated

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the Texas National Guard in
order to prepare to support

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medical and state emergency
management personnel

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to assist our fellow Texans
in the response to COVID-19.

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I have been working closely
with Governor Abbott

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to determine how best to
respond to requests for support

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from local officials.

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In addition to our strong
logistic capabilities,

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we stand ready to provide medical support,

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communication assistance,
infrastructure maintenance,

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and transportation to augment

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our state emergency management partners.

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Your Texas Guard has
trained with health experts

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and first responders to ensure
we are able to safely respond

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while maintaining our own health.

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We are here to help and to
rise to whatever challenges

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present themselves as
we move forward together

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in this unchartered territory.

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And remember, there is
nothing we cannot overcome

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when Texans stand together.

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We are all Texas strong.