85R27006 RMA-D
 
  By: Wilson H.R. No. 1930
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Damon Austin Crossland has been named a sergeant
  major in the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets; and
         WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Mr. Crossland joined the corps
  in September 2015, and during his tenure, he has distinguished
  himself as a class representative, an assistant squad leader, and a
  guidon; in recognition of his exemplary efforts, he was named a top
  cadet in his sophomore year by Squadron One, Second Wing; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Crossland has also remained active at TAMU as
  assistant director of the internal committee of Freshman Leaders on
  Campus and as a flight officer and operations officer in the Special
  Tactics Squadron, which presented him with the Most Outstanding
  Candidate Award in 2016; he also received the Most Professional
  Award from FLOC that same year; following his graduation, he plans
  to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps; and
         WHEREAS, Upholding his squadron's motto of "Second to None,"
  Damon Crossland has demonstrated exceptional dedication,
  leadership, and discipline as a member of the Texas A&M University
  Corps of Cadets, and he may indeed take pride in this notable honor;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Damon Austin Crossland on being
  named Second Wing Sergeant Major in the Texas A&M University Corps
  of Cadets and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Crossland as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.