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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Russell McDonald of New Braunfels has returned home |
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to Texas following an active-duty deployment to Gulfport, |
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Mississippi, with the 366 Training Squadron, Det. 6, NCTC Air Force |
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detachment; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald, a member of the U.S. Air Force |
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Reserves, previously completed 15 years of active duty in the |
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United States Navy as a petty officer, as well as service in the |
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Texas National Guard as a communication chief and service in the |
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U.S. Naval Reserve as a petty officer; and |
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WHEREAS, A former chief building inspector for the City of |
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New Braunfels, Mr. McDonald today uses his technical expertise in |
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his work as a state inspector with the Texas Residential |
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Construction Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to meeting his professional |
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responsibilities, this esteemed Texan serves as a volunteer with |
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the City of New Braunfels Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Comal |
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County Fair Association, and the American Legion; he has also |
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contributed to his community as a member of the City of New |
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Braunfels Planning Commission, the New Braunfels Safe City |
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Commission, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Gruene Music Fest, and |
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the New Braunfels Optimist Club; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McDonald has enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife of 26 years, Adriana, and his daughter, |
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Briana; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his steadfast devotion to duty, honor, and |
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this nation, Mac McDonald embodies the highest ideals of the U.S. |
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Armed Forces, and it is indeed a privilege to join in welcoming him |
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home; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Mac McDonald for his outstanding record |
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of military service and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. McDonald as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |