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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, United States Army Private William L. Kerley of Waco |
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has successfully completed advanced individual training for his |
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specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery at |
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Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Preparation for the specialty that Private Kerley |
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has chosen consists of nine weeks of basic training, followed by a |
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seven-week-long advanced program; the basic course included study |
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of the army's history, traditions, and core values, as well as |
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physical fitness training and instruction in a number of vital |
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subjects, such as first aid, combat, weapons and marksmanship, map |
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reading and navigation, and field maneuvers and tactics; and |
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WHEREAS, During advanced training, Private Kerley received |
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specialized instruction in operating tactical data systems for gun, |
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missile, and rocket systems that support infantry and tank units in |
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combat; he also learned methods for computing target locations and |
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techniques for handling ammunition, as well as procedures for using |
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and maintaining a wide range of equipment; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Mary and Johnnie Kerley of Waco, Private |
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Kerley is a 2007 graduate of La Vega High School; and |
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WHEREAS, William Kerley has proudly answered his nation's |
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call to duty, and he exemplifies the army's core values of honor, |
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courage, and selfless service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Private William L. Kerley on his |
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graduation from the advanced individual training course for his |
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specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery |
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and commend him on his decision to serve his country as a member of |
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the United States Army; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Private Kerley as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |