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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 711

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Lieutenant General Wayne D. Marty on the occasion of 
his retirement from the position of adjutant general of the 
State of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, As the adjutant general, Lieutenant General Marty 
has been responsible for leading over 18,000 members of the Texas 
military forces, which include the Texas Army National Guard, the 
Texas Air National Guard, the State Guard, and the Adjutant 
General's Department; and

	WHEREAS, Units under the adjutant general's command 
include the 49th Armored Division, the 71st Troop Command, the 
147th and 149th Fighter Wings, and the 136th Airlift Wing; and

	WHEREAS, General Marty began his military career in 1965; 
as an active duty lieutenant, he served in Vietnam with the 192nd 
Assault Helicopter Company as an armed helicopter platoon 
commander; he went on to serve with the 2nd Armored Division 
Artillery, and he served as a troop commander with the 6th 
Squadron, 1st Cavalry; and

	WHEREAS, After leaving active duty, General Marty joined 
the Texas National Guard in 1970; his assignments have included 
command of the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry, and command of the 
49th Armored Division's Aviation Brigade; and

	WHEREAS, In 1993, he was appointed to serve as the 
assistant adjutant general, Texas Army National Guard; he 
assumed the 71st Troop Command in 2000, and in 2002, he was 
appointed by the governor as the adjutant general; and

	WHEREAS, Decorations and badges earned by Lieutenant 
General Marty include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious 
Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation 
Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, 
and the Master Army Aviator Badge; his civic affiliations include 
the National Guard Associations of the United States and Texas, 
the American Legion, and the Military Order of the World Wars; and

	WHEREAS, The epitome of General Douglas MacArthur's famous 
motto "Duty, Honor, Country," Lieutenant General Marty has 
displayed deep loyalty, dedication, and commitment to his nation 
for 40 years, and he has served with distinction as leader of the 
Texas military forces; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Lieutenant General Wayne D. Marty
for his many years of outstanding service to the State of Texas 
and to his nation and extend to him best wishes for a fulfilling 
retirement; and, be it further

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

Van de Putte                                                                  
Lucio                                                                           




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 4, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate