82R29691 JGH-F
By: J. Davis of Harris H.R. No. 2117
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Renowned naval aviator and astronaut Captain Eugene
A. Cernan is visiting the State Capitol on May 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Captain Cernan holds degrees
from Purdue University and the Naval Postgraduate School; he was
one of 14 astronauts selected by NASA in 1963, and he went on to play
a significant role in the history of flight and space exploration;
and
WHEREAS, He served as the pilot of Gemini IX, and he twice
flew to the moon, first as the lunar module pilot of Apollo X, and
then as commander of Apollo XVII; he is the second American to walk
in space and the last man to have walked on the moon; and
WHEREAS, Captain Cernan has received numerous commendations
and awards over the course of his illustrious career, including the
Navy Distinguished Flying Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal
with star, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's
Distinguished Service Medal; moreover, he has been inducted into
the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the Naval Aviation Hall of
Honor, and he received the first Ambassador of Exploration Award
from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring example of leadership and service,
Captain Cernan has distinguished himself through his contributions
to the fields of aviation and space exploration, and it is indeed a
privilege to recognize him for his exceptional record of
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Captain Eugene A. Cernan for his
outstanding service to the nation and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Captain Cernan as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.