82R17403 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1540
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, United States Army Private Larry E. Mathis, Jr., has
successfully completed advanced individual training for his
specialty in field artillery automated tactical data systems at
Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Preparation for the specialty that Private Mathis
has chosen consists of nine weeks of basic training, followed by
seven weeks of advanced individual training; the basic combat
training course included study of the army's history, traditions,
and core values, as well as physical fitness training and
instruction in a number of vital subjects, such as first aid,
combat, weapons and marksmanship, map reading and navigation, and
field maneuvers and tactics; and
WHEREAS, During advanced individual training, Private Mathis
received specialized instruction in how to operate advanced field
artillery tactical data systems for gun, missile, and rocket
systems that are used to support infantry and tank units in combat;
he also learned methods for computing target locations and
techniques for handling ammunition, as well as procedures for using
and maintaining a wide range of equipment; and
WHEREAS, The son of Larry E. Mathis, Sr., of Waco, Private
Mathis is a 2004 graduate of Waco High School; and
WHEREAS, This admirable young man has proudly answered his
nation's call to duty, and he is indeed deserving of his fellow
citizens' deep appreciation for his courage, dedication to service,
and patriotism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Private Larry E. Mathis, Jr., on
his graduation from the advanced individual training course for his
specialty in field artillery automated tactical data systems and
commend him on his decision to serve his country as a member of the
United States Army; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Private Mathis as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.