MO HCR28

Urges the Department of Defense to reconsider proposed Army force reductions at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, which would eliminate up to 3,900 soldiers and Army civilians (41% of permanent staff).

Projects significant economic losses across a three-county region including 8% decline in annual sales, 6.75% decline in tax revenue, 11.21% decline in employment, and 7.5% decline in population, totaling $233 million in economic loss and 6,441 affected jobs.

Warns that Waynesville School District would lose approximately 3,120 students (52% of current 6,000 enrollment) and face serious financial jeopardy despite recent investments in new facilities dependent on federal impact aid.

Notes Fort Leonard Wood is one of Missouri's largest employers with among the lowest installation operating costs in the country and houses innovative multi-service training concepts, making it suitable for mission growth rather than reduction.

Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the Secretary of Defense, Army Environment Command, and all Missouri Congressional delegation members.