H.R. No. 2629
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Captain Steven L. Young is retiring as a member of
the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps on September 10, 2011,
concluding more than a quarter-century of notable service to his
fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he
earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's
degree in structural engineering, Steven Young was commissioned as
an ensign in the CEC in 1984; his initial assignment was with Naval
Mobile Construction Battalion-22, and over the next two decades he
went on to distinguish himself in duties with the Brigade staff,
NMCB-5, Engineering Field Activity, Pacific, and the 9th Naval
Construction Regiment; and
WHEREAS, In September 2003, he returned to NMCB-22 as its
commander and two years later guided the unit's efforts when it was
deployed to Iraq and other overseas locations to complete vital
construction and repair projects as part of Operation Iraqi
Freedom; after returning to the United States, he served as deputy
chief of staff of the 1st Naval Construction Division from 2006 to
2008; he then took command of the 9th NCR and oversaw its
mobilization as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, beginning in
July 2009; in completing that assignment, Captain Young became the
first Navy Reserve CEC officer to be given authority over the
Pacific Area of Operations, and his selection for that
responsibility reflects the high regard in which he is held by his
superior officers; at the conclusion of his work with the regiment,
he became the deputy chief of staff at the headquarters of the Naval
Facilities Engineering Command in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated military leader has also excelled in
his civilian career, working as the manager of design engineering
for Babcock & Wilcox at the Pantex Plant near Amarillo; in all of
his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Mary
Beth, and their five children; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership, dedication, and expertise,
Captain Young has contributed to our nation's defense, and he is
indeed deserving of recognition for his admirable achievements
during his years in uniform; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Captain Steven L. Young on the event of his
retirement from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps 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 Captain Young as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Smithee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2629 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House