Bill Text: TX HR1786 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Congratulating Wesley George Dempster on his graduation from The Citadel.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-21 - Reported enrolled [HR1786 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1786-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 1786
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Wesley George Dempster is celebrating a significant
  milestone in his life with his graduation from The Citadel, The
  Military College of South Carolina, on May 7, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Christopher and Cindy Lou Dempster, Wes
  Dempster was born in Houston and attended Stephen F. Austin High
  School in Fort Bend County; inspired by his uncle, a retired colonel
  in the U.S. Air Force, he began exploring his interest in a military
  career by joining the school's Naval Junior Reserve Officer
  Training Corps and its award-winning Armed Drill Team and Color
  Guard; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Dempster consistently met and exceeded the
  demanding standards of The Citadel; during his last three years, he
  was a member of the elite Cadre Team, helping to train freshmen in
  physical fitness, inspection preparation, and knowledge of various
  protocols, and as a junior, he earned the Cadre Leadership Award,
  which is presented to the team's top three squad sergeants; and
         WHEREAS, Cadet Dempster went on to earn a position on the
  Summerall Guards his senior year; members of this renowned silent
  precision drill platoon are chosen for their physical stamina and
  drill proficiency and undergo a rigorous physical training and
  initiation process; Mr. Dempster further distinguished himself
  through his participation in the Leadership Development Assessment
  Course at Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was assigned to the Red
  Lions regiment of the U.S. Army's 32nd Armored Regiment and
  graduated first in his platoon; and
         WHEREAS, On the day before his graduation, this patriotic and
  dedicated young Texan is being commissioned as a second lieutenant
  in the U.S. Army, and after reporting to Fort Benning, Georgia, to
  receive infantry officer and airborne ranger training, he will
  return to Texas to begin his military career in earnest at Fort
  Hood; and
         WHEREAS, A source of great pride to his family, Wesley George
  Dempster has demonstrated exceptional drive and determination in
  the pursuit of his goals, and he may indeed reflect on his success
  at The Citadel with a sense of accomplishment as he embarks on the
  next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Wesley George Dempster on the
  occasion of his graduation from The Citadel and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Dempster as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Gutierrez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1786 was adopted by the House on May
  19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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