SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Chief Warrant Officer Four Armando Garcia, Jr.,
Infantry Weapons Officer, on his many years of outstanding
service to his country; and
WHEREAS, Armando Garcia enlisted in the United States Air
Force in 1981 and served in that branch of the service until
enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in May of 1985; he
first served as a construction draftsman in the 7th Engineers
Support Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California, and completed
numerous projects; he was promoted to corporal and served in
Japan and Korea before being reassigned to the 4th Reconnaissance
Battalion; and
WHEREAS, After reenlisting, he served as an infantry
machine gunner, then as a heavy machine gun team leader, and,
after his promotion to sergeant in September of 1989, as a heavy
machine gun section leader; Mr. Garcia completed a combat tour in
support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, serving
with distinction; after reenlisting again, he trained and served
as a drill instructor and then served with several weapons units
as platoon sergeant, gunnery sergeant, and platoon commander,
distinguishing himself as an able and reliable leader and rising
through the ranks; and
WHEREAS, He was commissioned as Chief Weapons Officer Two
in February of 2000, and he served five more combat tours in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as battalion gunner; and
WHEREAS, In July of 2009, Warrant Officer Garcia reported
to the 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, at Fort Sam
Houston, Texas, to assume duties as inspector instructor
battalion gunner; in January of 2011, he was chosen to assume the
additional duties of Company C inspector instructor and Reserve
Company C commander; and
WHEREAS, During his long and distinguished service to his
country, Chief Warrant Officer Four Armando Garcia has upheld the
highest military standards, and his valor and devotion to duty
are an expression of his enduring patriotism; through his
outstanding service, he has earned the deepest respect of his
fellow marines and his countrymen; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Chief Warrant
Officer Four Armando Garcia, Jr., on his exceptional service in
the United States Marines and extend to him best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate