SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 535

WHEREAS, Captain Gonzalo Partida is retiring from the U.S. Navy on June 4, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in California, Captain Partida enlisted in the Navy in 1990 and completed Naval Nuclear Power training as an Electrician's Mate; he later earned a Naval ROTC scholarship through the BOOST program and was commissioned in 1997 after graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; and

WHEREAS, Captain Partida's first operational assignment was Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, in 1999; while a member of the unit, he achieved designations as an Instructor Tactical Coordinator and Mission Commander, and he completed deployments around the globe during the start of Operation Enduring Freedom; and

WHEREAS, In 2003, Captain Partida began his instructor tour at Patrol Squadron 30 (VP-30) at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, where he served in multiple leadership roles; he later was assigned for three years in 2005 aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and served as Catapult Officer, Helicopter Patrol Officer, and Fuels Division Officer, during which time the ship completed its maiden deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terror; he went on to begin his Department Head tour with Patrol Squadron 1 (VP-1) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, in 2008, serving in key roles before being assigned in 2011 to the Joint Staff's Nuclear Command and Control Directorate (J-36), which he served in numerous roles, including Assistant Deputy Director for Operations and Presidential Global Strike Advisor; and

WHEREAS, Captain Partida returned to Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) in Hawaii in 2014 as the squadron's Executive and Commanding Officer; five years later, he rose to the rank of Captain and became Chief of Staff for Coalition Task Force in Manama, Bahrain, in support of the Fifth Fleet commander; he has also been a member of the staffs for the Commanders of the Naval Air Force and the Navy Region Southwest, and he has served as the Director of Integrated Warfare for the Undersea Warfighting Development Center; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding record, Captain Partida has been presented with the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, and five Navy Commendation Medals, including one with Combat "V" device; he has also received numerous other unit and service awards; and

WHEREAS, Captain Gonzalo Partida's dedication, professionalism, and devotion to duty have greatly benefited his fellow Americans and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Captain Gonzalo Partida on his retirement from the U.S. Navy 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 Captain Partida as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate