SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 714

WHEREAS, The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Company E-2 or Rebel-E, the Mascot Company Class of 1970 Main Men, with select members of the Class of 1971, have severally and individually protected, defended, and helped preserve the traditions and sanctity of the great State of Texas and their country in past service as officers in various branches of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, The Rebel-E Main Men, currently approximating 20 souls, have served in various career capacities in the United States military, the Texas National Guard, and the state and federal government and in civilian employment in education and industry; and

WHEREAS, The Rebel-E Main Men have served in various charities and nonprofit organizations generally benefiting all of the citizens of the great State of Texas and their local communities and they continue to serve the interests and welfare of the great State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, The Rebel-E Main Men have demonstrated and enjoyed the bonds of brotherhood and friendship and served their mutual well-being for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, The Rebel-E Main Men--with the exception of three é migrés to the East Coast and one to the West Coast, whose relocations having simultaneously improved the quality of life both in the states to which the members have relocated and in this grand state--have remained true and faithful to the time-honored traditions of Texas A&M University and as citizens and residents of the great State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, The Rebel-E Main Men have vowed to continue to serve each other and the great State of Texas and to continually improve in that endeavor, and to that end do hereby pledge to meet annually for this undertaking; the current training shall be from April 26 through 30, 2007, and shall be known as the Seventh Annual Main Men Sensitivity Training; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas A&M University Rebel-E Main Men on their outstanding contributions to the improvement of life within and outside of the great State of Texas and on their dedication to the Seventh Annual Main Men Sensitivity Training and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness in their various careers and retirements; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas A&M University Rebel-E Main Men as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate