SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Sergeant First Class Robert Christopher Napier on the 
occasion of his retirement from the United States Army Reserve; 
and

	WHEREAS, Currently serving as the Operations 
noncommissioned officer in the Simulation Branch of the Battle 
Projection Group, 1st Brigade, 75th Division, Sergeant Napier 
previously served in the Texas National Guard and the Tennessee 
National Guard and was formerly on active duty; and

	WHEREAS, In January of 2003, Sergeant Napier participated 
in the first mobilization of the 75th Division since World War II;
he played a vital role in the training of United States Army 
Reserve and National Guard units in their preparation for 
deployment to Iraq; and

	WHEREAS, The epitome of General Douglas MacArthur's famous 
motto "Duty, Honor, Country," Sergeant Napier has exemplified 
the best of dedication, loyalty, and commitment shown by soldiers 
in the service of this nation; and

	WHEREAS, On May 19, 2005, the date of his retirement, 
Sergeant Napier will have served the United States Army Reserve 
with distinction for 22 years and four months, and he is justly 
deserving of recognition and appreciation; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant First Class
Robert Christopher Napier for his long and distinguished
service in the United States Army Reserve; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Whitmire




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 25, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate