<BillNo> <Sponsor> HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 101 By Rudd HJR0101 002580 - 1 - A RESOLUTION to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps at Middle Tennessee State University. WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is celebrating seventy-five years of duty and service at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU); and WHEREAS, the MTSU Army ROTC Military Science Department has commissioned more than 1,575 officers into all branches of the United States Army, significantly contributing to our nation's defense and leadership; and WHEREAS, the MTSU Army ROTC detachment has twice been recognized as the number-one Army ROTC detachment in our nation, exemplifying excellence in military training and education; and WHEREAS, the MTSU ROTC program provided the origin of the MTSU Aerospace Program and the provision of flight training on campus, thus furthering the advancement of aviation education and contributing to the aerospace industry; and WHEREAS, the dedication, commitment, and achievements of the MTSU Army ROTC cadets and alumni are worthy of recognition and celebration; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps at Middle Tennessee State University, celebrate the significant contributions and achievements of the MTSU Army ROTC cadets and alumni, and applaud the program's continued efforts in training our future leaders. - 2 - 002580 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear without House or Senate designation.