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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 150

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Colonel Jerry L. Maxwell, who is retiring from the 
United States Air Force on September 1, 2004, after more than 29 
years of outstanding service; a retirement ceremony in his honor 
is being held on July 9, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Colonel Maxwell has had an exemplary career as a 
flight instructor, operations officer, commander, and division 
chief; he is a command pilot with more than 4,800 flying hours, 
primarily in the B-52; he was promoted to colonel in 1997; and
	WHEREAS, Colonel Maxwell has been awarded the meritorious 
Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Force 
Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the National 
Defense Service Medal with bronze service star; and
	WHEREAS, Jerry Maxwell was a member of the Corps of Cadets 
at Texas A&M University, where he received a bachelor of science 
degree and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1974; he 
earned a master of arts degree in personnel management from 
Central Michigan University in 1987; and
	WHEREAS, Colonel Maxwell is currently the commander of
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 805 at
Texas A&M University; his responsibilities include serving as a 
professor of aerospace studies, as senior military advisor to the 
Corps of Cadets, and as the head of the Department of Aerospace 
Studies; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Colonel Maxwell has 
handled his many responsibilities with exceptional ability and 
dedication; he has earned the admiration and respect of his 
colleagues, and he will be deeply missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Colonel 
Jerry L. Maxwell for his exceptional service to his country as a 
member of the United States Air Force and extend to him best 
wishes for the future; 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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 13, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate