SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1001
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Captain Eugene A. Cernan for his exceptional service to
the nation as a naval aviator and astronaut; and
WHEREAS, A 1956 graduate of Purdue University, Captain
Cernan has left an indelible mark on 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 is 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; he is truly deserving of
recognition for his many achievements and his contributions to
the fields of aviation and space exploration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Captain Eugene A. Cernan on his
exceptional service to the nation and extend to him best wishes
for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate