H.R. No. 106
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The distinguished service of United States Marine
Corps officer Daniel Robnett of Plano is being deservedly
recognized with his promotion to the rank of captain and with his
receipt of the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, Born in Plano, Daniel Robnett graduated from Plano
Senior High School in 2000 and went on to enroll at the University
of North Texas; he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and entered
boot camp in October 2001; while serving in Iraq as a member of the
reserve in 2004, he was wounded in action and was awarded the Combat
Action Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, On graduation from UNT, he concluded his reserve
service at the rank of sergeant and was commissioned as a second
lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps; later promoted to first
lieutenant, this valiant officer returned for a second tour of
combat duty in Iraq in 2009, and his meritorious service while
leading his platoon during that assignment earned him the Navy
Marine Corps Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, Captain Robnett now serves as the logistics officer
for the Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment, First Marine
Division, which is stationed at Camp Pendleton, California; he is
scheduled to begin his next overseas deployment in the fall of 2011;
and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Daniel Robnett enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Stephanie, whom he met while at UNT; the
couple have three children, Corbin, Peyton, and Tatum; and
WHEREAS, Through his exceptional service as a member of the
U.S. Marine Corps, Captain Daniel Robnett has contributed to the
vital defense operations of our nation's military, and his courage,
dedication, and sacrifice are greatly appreciated by his fellow
Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Daniel
Robnett on his promotion to the rank of captain in the United States
Marine Corps and on his receipt of the Navy Marine Corps
Commendation Medal and that he be extended sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Captain Robnett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Taylor of Collin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House