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Thank you notes from soldiers

“It is nice to know that people outside our families take the time to think about us. The soldiers always look forward to packages, so we take the time to see who is down (in spirits) and give them the honor to open the packages for all of us.” -- SFC Raul Rodriguez, Shops Platoon out of Fort Hood’s 4ID 404th Aviation Support Battalion.

Helping hand
Here is a list of needed supplies for care packages for Fort Hood. Also, the Adopt-A-Unit Committee relies on donations to pay for shipping and support of families of deployed soldiers. Make check

donations payable to "Round Rock Adopt-A-Unit." Bring care package items and monetary donations to City Hall, 221 E. Main, third floor. Also, here's tips for preparing baked goods to mail overseas.

Round Rock's participation in Adopt-a-Unit Program
The City of Round Rock and Round Rock Chamber of Commerce have committed to supporting the 4ID’s 404th Aviation Support Battalion, which includes approximately 800 soldiers charged with holding the Army Aviation (helicopter) assets for the Division, and sustaining and maintaining aircraft, ground vehicles and communication.

Round Rock’s partnership is part of a broader Williamson County movement, spearheaded by U.S. Congressman John Carter in conjunction with the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.

Many businesses, organizations, churchs and civic clubs have joined the effort, mailing care packages to our "adopted" soldiers and planning events and other support for their families back home.

View a PowerPoint presentation (6 MB) about Round Rock Adopt-A-Unit or visit the Fort Hood web site to view an inspirational Fort Hood video.

To learn more about our "adopted" Battalion or how you can participate, contact Jill Goodman or call (512) 218-5403.

“The soldiers are very encouraged by your positive response. The care packages sent forward are exactly the type of encouragement needed to carry on through this time of separation from their family and their friends. Everyone is extremely excited about Operation Fairytale, and we are all thankful for the quick response and amount of donated books. Your donation represents to us the kindness and caring that run deep in our community…” -- Family Readiness Group leadership, 404th Aviation Support Battalion

Thank you to our Troop Partners

Platoon Partners & Sponsors:

• Wal-Mart on 79
• Hill Country Directories
• Round Rock Rotary Club
• Chasco Constructors
• Round Rock Kiwanis Club
• Rotary Sunrise
• Round Rock Medical Center
• Greater Round Rock West Neighborhood Association
• Scott & White University Medical Campus
• Round Rock Sertoma
• Sears Call Center
• City of Round Rock
• Nyle Maxwell Pontiac-GMC
• Round Rock Lions Club
• Mayfield Ranch Homeowners Association
• Texas State University
• Frost Bank
• Kensington Neighborhood Association
• Knights of Columbus

Overall Battalion Support:

• Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
• City of Round Rock
• Congressman John Carter’s Office
• Round Rock Independent School District
• Chasco
• Gattiland
• URS Corp.
• Wal-Mart
• Wal-Mart Foundation on US 79
• Minuteman Press
• Round Rock Express
• Wag A Bag
• Larry Perez Signs & Graphics
• Half-Price Books
• Franklin Bank
• H&R Block – Austin
• Round Rock Police Department
• Round Rock Firefighters Association
• Springhill Suites by Marriott in Round Rock
• Courtyard by Marriott in Round Rock
• Best Western Executive Inn in Round Rock
• Comfort Suites in Round Rock
• Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Round Rock Volunteer Center

“Adopt-A-Unit is what you decide it is --
Nothing more! Nothing less!”

Round Rock Adopt-A-Unit Committee
Mayor Alan McGraw
Councilmember Kris Whitfield
Councilmember Rufus Honeycutt
Eric Whitfield, Chair
Jonas Miller, Congressman John Carter's Office
Jill Goodman, Assistant to Round Rock Mayor & City Council

Honorary Member:
U.S. Congressman John Carter, District 31