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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 391
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Master Chief Clenon Mitchell on his exemplary service |
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and his outstanding career in the United States Navy, where he |
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served with honor, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Livingston, Clenon Mitchell answered |
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the call to serve and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1983, |
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thus embarking on a career of steadfast devotion to duty that has |
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spanned 25 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Master Chief Mitchell was appointed to patrol the |
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Western Pacific and Indian Oceans aboard the USS Bolster, a |
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salvage and rescue ship, and the USS Roanoke, a fuel and supply |
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vessel; throughout his deployment, his expertise in logistics |
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and mission readiness was critical to sustaining naval |
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operations and to ensuring the success of naval deployments; and |
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WHEREAS, His exceptional leadership was further |
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demonstrated in his role as Master Chief Petty Officer for |
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Logistics at the Naval Reserve Readiness Command Southwest in San |
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Diego and later as Command Chief at the Navy Operational Support |
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Center in Houston, where he served with honor and distinction |
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until his retirement from active duty in 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of his remarkable service, Master |
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Chief Mitchell has received numerous commendations, including |
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the Meritorious Medal, three Navy Achievement Medals, and four |
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Navy Commendation Medals; on April 26, 2025, the Dunbar Alumni |
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Association will honor Master Chief Mitchell in recognition of |
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his enduring contributions to his country and community; his |
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commitment to service, leadership, and excellence stands as a |
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source of inspiration to all, and it is indeed fitting that this |
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esteemed Texan and devoted patriot receive special recognition |
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for his many achievements and his faithful service to his state |
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and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Master Chief Clenon Mitchell on his |
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extraordinary career and dedication to duty and extend to him |
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best wishes for the future; 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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Nichols |
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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 April 10, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |