88S40867 CW-D
 
  By: Bell of Montgomery H.R. No. 110
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Command Sergeant
  Major Charles Russell Turbeville of Copperas Cove suffered an
  immeasurable loss with his passing on November 30, 2023, at the age
  of 66; and
         WHEREAS, Charles Turbeville was born on June 7, 1957, in
  Charleston, South Carolina; he earned a bachelor of science degree
  from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a master of arts
  degree in education from the University of Phoenix; and
         WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Turbeville
  enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1975, first serving with the 4th
  Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort
  Bragg, North Carolina, as a cavalry scout; he was later stationed at
  Fort Rucker, Alabama, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. Army Garrison
  Humphreys, South Korea, Fort Hood, Texas, and Dolan Barracks,
  Germany, and he deployed with Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
  to provide air traffic control support; at the time of his
  retirement from federal service in 1995, he was first sergeant of
  the Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry, 6th Cavalry
  Brigade at Fort Hood; and
         WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Turbeville went on to join
  the Texas State Guard in 2013, and in the course of his exemplary
  eight-year tenure, he served as the senior enlisted advisor for the
  Texas Medical Brigade and as the SEA for the 1st Battalion, 2nd
  Regiment, Army Component; his military awards and decorations
  included three Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation
  Medals, the Korean Defense Service Medal, three Texas Outstanding
  Service Medals, five Texas Medals of Merit, the Texas Faithful
  Service Medal, and the Texas State Guard Service Medal; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Command Sergeant Major
  Turbeville enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Brenda, and
  their two children, Megan and Adam; and
         WHEREAS, Charles Turbeville lived a rich and purposeful life
  dedicated to his family, his state, and his nation, and he leaves
  behind a legacy of public service that his loved ones can remember
  with pride; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Charles Russell Turbeville and
  extend deepest condolences to his relatives and friends; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles
  Turbeville.