81R7173 JNC-D
By: Creighton H.R. No. 545
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Command Master Chief James
Brown has served this country with distinction as a member of the
U.S. Navy; and
WHEREAS, James Brown followed in his father's footsteps when
he enlisted in the navy; joining through a delayed entry program
while still a junior at Conroe High School, he left home for
training in San Diego, California, shortly after his graduation in
1982; and
WHEREAS, During his notable 27-year tenure, Command Master
Chief Brown has served aboard a number of ships and been around the
world, visiting ports across Europe, as well as Russia and China; he
has also served ashore with the U.S. Naval Computer and
Telecommunications Station Diego Garcia, Navy Personnel Command in
Tennessee, and the U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area
Master Station Europe Central in Naples, Italy; and
WHEREAS, Command Master Chief Brown has garnered a host of
commendations for his service, including the Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this notable serviceman is the senior
enlisted advisor on all duties aboard the USS Barry; but his days at
sea are drawing to a close in early 2009, when he begins a new
assignment at the Houston Naval Recruiting Station; and
WHEREAS, Command Master Chief Brown is looking forward to
putting down roots in the Bayou City; he plans to finish his
bachelor's degree and to take part in all that land has to offer,
including the Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Houston Marathon;
and
WHEREAS, James Brown exemplifies the highest standards of the
U.S. Navy, and his outstanding efforts in this country's behalf are
deserving of his fellow citizens' deepest gratitude; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Command Master Chief James Brown on his
service in 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 Chief Brown as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.