82R17405 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1542
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, United States Army Private William L. Kerley of Waco
has successfully completed advanced individual training for his
specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery at
Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Preparation for the specialty that Private Kerley
has chosen consists of nine weeks of basic training, followed by a
seven-week-long advanced program; the basic 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 training, Private Kerley received
specialized instruction in operating tactical data systems for gun,
missile, and rocket systems that 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 Mary and Johnnie Kerley of Waco, Private
Kerley is a 2007 graduate of La Vega High School; and
WHEREAS, William Kerley has proudly answered his nation's
call to duty, and he exemplifies the army's core values of honor,
courage, and selfless service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Private William L. Kerley on his
graduation from the advanced individual training course for his
specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery
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 Kerley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.