1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Sergeant Major Wilbert L. Jenkins, who is retiring 1-5 on February 11, 1999, after more than 42 years of loyal service 1-6 in the Texas Army National Guard; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Sergeant Jenkins began his exceptional military 1-8 career when he enlisted in the Texas Army National Guard on 1-9 August 22, 1956; since that time, he has served in various 1-10 assignments with the 49th Armored Division, the 36th Infantry 1-11 Division, and for the last 15 years, the Headquarters State Area 1-12 Command; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Sergeant Jenkins 1-14 consistently strived for excellence and volunteered for extra 1-15 assignments; he supported the implementation of new programs 1-16 to increase the effectiveness of his units and looked out for 1-17 the welfare of his fellow Guard personnel; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Sergeant Jenkins is noted for his professional 1-19 skill and extensive knowledge of supply and logistics procedures, 1-20 and his expertise on operations and training techniques 1-21 contributed greatly to the effectiveness of his units; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 1-23 Sergeant Jenkins has consistently demonstrated his love of 1-24 our country and has dedicated himself to protecting our 2-1 nation's ideals, security, and safety; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A man of valor and deep patriotism, 2-3 Sergeant Jenkins is a role model for young people across 2-4 our state, and he deserves recognition for his outstanding 2-5 military career; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant Major Wilbert L. Jenkins 2-8 for his invaluable contributions to the Texas Army National Guard 2-9 and extend best wishes to him for the retirement years ahead; and, 2-10 be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 Sergeant Jenkins as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-13 Barrientos 2-14 Armbrister 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on January 25, 1999. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate