1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1120 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Commander William J. Woodward on the momentous occasion 1-4 of his retirement after 11 years with Socorro High School and the 1-5 Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program; and 1-6 WHEREAS, As a member of the faculty, this highly decorated 1-7 Navy veteran has earned accolades for his diligence and dedication 1-8 to the young people with whom he worked; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A native of La Jara, Colorado, William Woodward 1-10 enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduation from high 1-11 school and was released from active duty in 1957; after 1-12 receiving his bachelor of arts degree from Adams State College 1-13 in Alamosa, Colorado, he returned to the Navy for numerous 1-14 assignments; and 1-15 WHEREAS, After three tours of duty in Vietnam, his personal 1-16 decorations and recognitions included 294 Combat Missions, four 1-17 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 28 Air Medals, three Navy Commendation 1-18 Medals with the combat device, China Service Medal, Vietnam Service 1-19 and Campaign Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In his 11 years as part of the faculty of Socorro 1-21 High School, Commander Woodward was honored as teacher of the month 1-22 several times and named one of the top 10 High School Teachers 1-23 in Texas in 1996; only four El Pasoans have ever received this 2-1 distinction; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Commander Woodward is a dedicated teacher and 2-3 exemplary Naval pilot, and his retirement is certainly a loss for 2-4 Socorro High School and the Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training 2-5 Corps program; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby recognize Commander William J. Woodward 2-8 for his outstanding service to his country and the young people of 2-9 Texas; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-11 as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-12 Shapleigh 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on May 26, 1999. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate