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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Damon Austin Crossland has been named a sergeant |
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major in the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Mr. Crossland joined the corps |
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in September 2015, and during his tenure, he has distinguished |
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himself as a class representative, an assistant squad leader, and a |
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guidon; in recognition of his exemplary efforts, he was named a top |
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cadet in his sophomore year by Squadron One, Second Wing; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Crossland has also remained active at TAMU as |
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assistant director of the internal committee of Freshman Leaders on |
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Campus and as a flight officer and operations officer in the Special |
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Tactics Squadron, which presented him with the Most Outstanding |
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Candidate Award in 2016; he also received the Most Professional |
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Award from FLOC that same year; following his graduation, he plans |
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to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, Upholding his squadron's motto of "Second to None," |
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Damon Crossland has demonstrated exceptional dedication, |
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leadership, and discipline as a member of the Texas A&M University |
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Corps of Cadets, and he may indeed take pride in this notable honor; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Damon Austin Crossland on being |
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named Second Wing Sergeant Major in the Texas A&M University Corps |
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of Cadets and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Crossland as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |