SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Gunnery Sergeant Robert Rivera, who is retiring on 
August 31, 2004, after 21 years of outstanding service in the 
United States Marine Corps; and
	WHEREAS, Gunnery Sergeant Rivera was born in Corpus Christi
on March 21, 1964; he graduated from Foy H. Moody High School in 
May, 1982, and entered Marine Corps recruit training
in October, 1982; and
	WHEREAS, Following completion of infantry training,
Robert Rivera served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy, seeing sea 
duty in the Mediterranean and participating in the multinational 
peacekeeping force in Beirut, Lebanon; after being promoted to 
corporal, he served with the 3rd Marines in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; 
subsequently, he was promoted to sergeant and stationed at
Parris Island, North Carolina, where he served as a drill 
instructor; he later served as a platoon guide and platoon 
sergeant at Camp Pendleton, California, and also participated
in Operation United Shield in Mogadishu, Somalia; and
	WHEREAS, After being promoted to staff sergeant,
Robert Rivera served with the Marine Aviation Training Support 
Group in Meridian, Mississippi, and returned for a tour of duty at 
Camp Pendleton; in February, 2002, he began his current assignment 
as gunnery sergeant, serving as platoon sergeant and training 
chief; and
	WHEREAS, Gunnery Sergeant Rivera also completed a 
deployment in the Western Pacific aboard the USS Essex and 
participated in several unit deployments to Okinawa, Japan; and

	WHEREAS, During his military service, Robert Rivera has 
earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Marine Corps Achievement 
Medal with Gold Star, the Meritorious Mast, and other commendations;
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Gunnery 
Sergeant Robert Rivera for his dedicated service as a member of 
the United States Marine Corps and extend best wishes to him for 
the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                 Ogden, Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate