SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 997
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Lavern Kistner on the occasion of her retirement from
Brooks City-Base on June 30, 2011, after 35 years of federal
civil service; and
WHEREAS, Lavern Kistner began her civil service career as a
clerk typist at Chanute Air Force Base in her home state of
Illinois; she was selected for the Upward Mobility program, and
in March 1977, she was assigned as a training technician in
flight simulator maintenance; she held several positions at
Chanute in the technical training group; she was ultimately
assigned as a training instructor; and
WHEREAS, Her first supervisory assignment was course
supervisor for analog and digital flight simulator training; in
1989, she was transferred to Lackland Air Force Base, where she
worked for the Occupational Measurement Squadron and the 37th
Technical Training Group; and
WHEREAS, In her final assignment as director of education
and training, Lavern has been dedicated to ensuring that military
personnel are provided educational opportunities, including
those offered through the Post 9/11 GI Bill program; because of
her efforts Brooks City-Base has had the highest percentage of
graduates of the Community College of the Air Force in the Air
Force Materiel Command for the last 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Lavern has been widely
recognized for her expertise and professionalism; her numerous
awards include being named Training Manager of the Year and Federal
Woman of the Year; her dedication, wisdom, and leadership have
contributed significantly to the quality of education and training
at each assignment she has held over the years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Lavern Kistner for her valuable
service to our country and extend to her best wishes for the years
ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Wentworth
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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