H.R. No. 1660

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Robert Grant Harmon of Montgomery County has distinguished himself through his exemplary service to our nation's armed forces and to his local community; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon served his country in the U.S. Army for 28 years before retiring as a lieutenant colonel, and he further benefited his fellow citizens as a member of the Texas State Guard; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Harmon has also devoted his time to supporting veterans in need through his work as a behavioral health care mentor with the Montgomery County Veterans Court and as a member and recruiter with the Mighty Oaks Foundation for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder; moreover, he leads the Band of Brothers men's ministry; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan holds a master's degree in nursing anesthesia from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and he currently works as a clinical professor at the Sam Houston State University School of Nursing; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 21 years and their four children; and

WHEREAS, Robert Harmon has earned the respect and admiration of all who know him for his generosity, patriotism, and commitment to duty, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions to the defense of this nation and to his fellow service members; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Robert Grant Harmon for his outstanding record of service and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Harmon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Toth

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1660 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House