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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize United States Navy Captain Robert A. Bennett for his |
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exemplary service to the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Captain Bennett received his commission through |
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the Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at the |
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University of Arizona; he was designated a Naval Aviator in 1990; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his military career, Captain |
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Bennett has held command positions with a number of units, |
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including Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, in which |
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he served as officer in charge of the first forward-deployed |
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Airborne Mine Countermeasures Vertical Onboard Delivery |
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four-plane detachment in Bahrain during Operation Iraqi Freedom, |
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and Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, which supported |
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5th Fleet operations during Operation Enduring Freedom and |
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Operation Iraqi Freedom and which received the coveted Frederick |
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L. Feinberg award while he was serving as commanding officer; and |
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WHEREAS, Captain Bennett has also held staff positions at |
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Commander Helicopter Tactical Wing, Pacific, and Deputy Director |
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of Training Transformation and Technology for the Department of |
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Defense's Reserve and Guard Components; his many awards and |
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decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy |
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Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, Captain Bennett has served the United States Navy |
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with distinction, and he is truly deserving of recognition for |
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his outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Captain Robert |
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A. Bennett on his many contributions to the United States Navy |
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and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his |
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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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Nelson |
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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 July 19, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |