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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1001
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Captain Eugene A. Cernan for his exceptional service to |
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the nation as a naval aviator and astronaut; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1956 graduate of Purdue University, Captain |
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Cernan has left an indelible mark on the history of flight and |
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space exploration; and |
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WHEREAS, He served as the pilot of Gemini IX, and he twice |
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flew to the moon, first as the lunar module pilot of Apollo X, and |
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then as commander of Apollo XVII; he is the second American to |
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walk in space and is the last man to have walked on the moon; and |
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WHEREAS, Captain Cernan has received numerous |
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commendations and awards over the course of his illustrious |
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career, including the Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, the |
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Distinguished Service Medal with star, and the National |
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Aeronautics and Space Administration's Distinguished Service |
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Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, He has been inducted into the National Aviation |
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Hall of Fame and the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor, and he received |
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the first Ambassador of Exploration Award from the National |
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Aeronautics and Space Administration; he is truly deserving of |
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recognition for his many achievements and his contributions to |
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the fields of aviation and space exploration; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Captain Eugene A. Cernan on his |
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exceptional service to the nation and extend to him best wishes |
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for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it |
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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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Jackson |
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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 May 16, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |