82R29691 JGH-F
 
  By: J. Davis of Harris H.R. No. 2117
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Renowned naval aviator and astronaut Captain Eugene
  A. Cernan is visiting the State Capitol on May 23, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Captain Cernan holds degrees
  from Purdue University and the Naval Postgraduate School; he was
  one of 14 astronauts selected by NASA in 1963, and he went on to play
  a significant role in the history of flight and space exploration;
  and
         WHEREAS, He served as the pilot of Gemini IX, and he twice
  flew to the moon, first as the lunar module pilot of Apollo X, and
  then as commander of Apollo XVII; he is the second American to walk
  in space and the last man to have walked on the moon; and
         WHEREAS, Captain Cernan has received numerous commendations
  and awards over the course of his illustrious career, including the
  Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal
  with star, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's
  Distinguished Service Medal; moreover, he has been inducted into
  the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the Naval Aviation Hall of
  Honor, and he received the first Ambassador of Exploration Award
  from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and
         WHEREAS, An inspiring example of leadership and service,
  Captain Cernan has distinguished himself through his contributions
  to the fields of aviation and space exploration, and it is indeed a
  privilege to recognize him for his exceptional record of
  achievement; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Captain Eugene A. Cernan for his
  outstanding service to the nation and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Captain Cernan as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.