Bill Text: TX SR707 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Kevin John Kaley on the occasion of his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-02 - Reported enrolled [SR707 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR707-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Colonel Kevin John Kaley, United States Army Reserve, | ||
| who is retiring on August 1, 2017, after 30 years of outstanding | ||
| service to the nation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Colonel Kaley was commissioned as an officer on | ||
| July 16, 1987; a graduate of Marist College, he also attended the | ||
| United States Army War College, where he earned a master's degree | ||
| in strategic studies; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since 2014, Colonel Kaley has served as the chief | ||
| regional emergency preparedness liaison officer for the 76th | ||
| Operational Response Command, Region 6, in Denton; he formerly | ||
| held numerous positions as an officer, and for four years, he | ||
| served as commander of the 1st Battalion, 355th Field Artillery | ||
| Regiment; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished military | ||
| career, he has been stationed at posts across the country and | ||
| around the world; his service has included deployment as a support | ||
| officer at Forward Operating Base Dwyer in Afghanistan in 2010 and | ||
| 2011; his many honors and decorations include the Army Commendation | ||
| Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal | ||
| with three oak leaf clusters, and the Bronze Star; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An exemplary officer, he is respected and admired | ||
| by his fellow officers and enlisted personnel alike, and it is | ||
| truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Colonel Kevin John Kaley, United | ||
| States Army Reserve, on his exceptional service to the nation and | ||
| extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his | ||
| endeavors; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| West | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 2, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
