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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 858
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Commander James E. Elliott, who is retiring on |
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September 1, 2011, after 26 years of outstanding service with the |
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United States Coast Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, Commanding officer of Marine Safety Unit, Texas |
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City, Commander Elliott is responsible for a wide array of |
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activities that play a vital role in our country's security; from |
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commercial vessel inspections to maritime law enforcement to |
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environmental protection operations surrounding the nation's |
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largest petrochemical complex, he oversees a range of programs |
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that benefit our state and nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Commander Elliott has |
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handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency |
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and dedication; he is an honors graduate of the University of |
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Maryland and earned a master's degree with highest distinction |
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from the United States Naval War College in national security and |
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strategic studies; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his |
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superior skills and expertise; Commander Elliott is a nationally |
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recognized expert in marine salvage and commercial diving |
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operations and has received numerous awards and citations for his |
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exemplary service, including five Meritorious Service Medals, |
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five Coast Guard Commendation Medals, and the National |
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Environmental Manager of the Year Award; and |
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WHEREAS, A loyal and distinguished officer, he is |
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respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence in the |
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United States Coast Guard will be greatly missed; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Commander James E. Elliott on his |
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exceptional service to the nation as an officer in the United |
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States Coast Guard and extend to him best wishes for continued |
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success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 27, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |