By: Turner S.R. No. 816 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-3 in recognizing National Guard Captain Tom Benton, Commander of 1-4 Company E, 111th Engineer Battalion, who accepted an award from 1-5 the Taylor Chamber of Commerce for his unit's contributions to 1-6 the community; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Captain Benton and the members of his unit are well 1-8 known for their outstanding work on behalf of Taylor citizens and 1-9 for their efforts to remove condemned property in the Turn Around 1-10 Taylor program; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Captain Benton and the individuals in his company 1-12 have played a significant role in the betterment of the Taylor 1-13 community; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Exemplary guardsmen, they are a source of strength 1-15 to Williamson County and the State of Texas, and their worthy 1-16 accomplishments reflect their dedication and their commitment to 1-17 helping their fellowman; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-19 74th Legislature, hereby commend Captain Benton and the members 1-20 of his unit on their exceptional achievements and extend 1-21 congratulations to them on this well-deserved award; and, be it 1-22 further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 them as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on April 26, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate