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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 226
BY REPRESENTATIVE PIERRE
A RESOLUTION
To commend First Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley upon her retirement from the U.S.
Army Reserves after twenty-eight years of service.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House of Representatives hereby expresses gratitude and
commendation to Lindsey Duplechain Halley, who initially joined the U.S. Army on
August 14, 1978, and on May 5, 2014, retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with twenty-
eight years of service to her state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Halley attended basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri,
and began her army career as a personnel records specialist stationed at Ft. Jackson, South
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Halley served two tours of duty in Kuwait/Iraq in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom and was mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom,
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert
Storm, Ft. Bliss, Texas; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her involvement with the nation's overseas military
actions, Sergeant Halley served with distinction in a large number of assignments and
positions of significant leadership including Acting Financial Management Center Sergeant
Major, Financial Management Advisor, 469th Financial Management Center, New Orleans,
Louisiana; Financial Management Auditor, Internal Control Team Non-Commissioned
Officer In Charge, Balad, Iraq and Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Disbursing Agent, Finance
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, and Detachment Sergeant, Camp Bucca, Iraq,
1/376th, Wausau, Wisconsin; Personal Service Manager, S-1 Non-Commissioned Officer
In Charge, Camp Arifjan Kuwait; Course Manager, Senior Instructor and Small Group
Leader, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; First Sergeant, 294th ENROLLEDHR NO. 226
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Conus Replacement Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Acting Commander, 818th Conus
Replacement Company, Lake Charles, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, despite the tremendous responsibilities and time commitments
associated with these positions and service, Sergeant Halley completed both a bachelor of
science degree, graduating magna cum laude, and a master of science degree during her
tenure in the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, the pursuit of excellence has been a hallmark of Sergeant Halley's
service in the Army as evidenced by numerous awards and decorations she has received,
including the Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement Medal (4th
Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (5th
Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Global War On Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with
Campaign Star, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award),
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), and Armed Forces Reserve
Medal with "M"device and 20 Year Device, and upon her retirement she has been
recommended for the Legion of Merit award; and
WHEREAS, the endurance and the preservation of American ideals and values
depends in great measure on the loyalty, dedication, and sacrifice of individuals like
Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley, an exceptional woman and an inspiration to all.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend First Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley
upon her retirement from the U.S. Army Reserves after twenty-eig ht years of service, and
does hereby extend to her every good wish for health and happiness in her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES