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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 789
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-4     recognizing Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr who is retiring
 1-5     from the Texas Army National Guard after a distinguished career
 1-6     spanning 33 years; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The highly respected officer has set a high standard
 1-8     of professionalism, inspiring others by his loyalty, dependability,
 1-9     and exemplary conduct; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A native of Austin, William R. Furr was born
1-11     December 15, 1947, and graduated from Lanier High School in 1966;
1-12     while earning a bachelor of science degree in social psychology
1-13     and human resources management in 1987 and a master's degree in
1-14     education in counseling and guidance in 1992, the summa cum laude
1-15     graduate and Psi Chi National Honor Society member also received
1-16     extensive military and technical training; and
1-17           WHEREAS, His military service began in 1968, when he enlisted
1-18     in the 122nd Car Company of the Texas Army National Guard as a
1-19     private; he received his commission in 1971 having completed the
1-20     state officer candidate program; and
1-21           WHEREAS, During his tenure, this respected officer served in
1-22     the 71st Airborne Brigade ammunition office, the 49th Armored
1-23     Division ammunition office, and the 49th Division Material
 2-1     Management Center; his field grade duties included Maintenance
 2-2     Management Officer, Forward Area Support Coordination Officer,
 2-3     Armored Division Executive Officer, and Division Support Security
 2-4     Plans and Operations Officer; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Colonel Furr's ever increasing responsibilities
 2-6     led to his being named Commander 111th Support Battalion,
 2-7     Commander 249th Support Battalion, Supply Officer for State Area
 2-8     Command, Deputy Director of Maintenance, Logistics Senior Staff
 2-9     Officer, Director of Maintenance, and Director of Logistics; and
2-10           WHEREAS, This father of five and grandfather of 12 is indeed
2-11     owed a debt of gratitude by the citizens of the State of Texas
2-12     who have benefitted immeasurably from his wisdom and expertise
2-13     for 33 years; now, therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15     77th Legislature, hereby commend Colonel William R. Furr
2-16     on his remarkable career and express appreciation for his
2-17     excellent service to the citizens of Texas; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-19     Colonel Furr as an expression of deep respect and gratitude
2-20     from the Texas Senate.
2-21                                                              Barrientos
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2-23                                          President of the Senate
2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-26                                  on April 23, 2001.
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2-28                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-30                                           Member, Texas Senate