SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize United States Army Lieutenant General William B.
Caldwell IV for his exceptional service to the nation; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Caldwell began his career in
military service as a cadet at the United States Military Academy
at West Point; he was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1976
with a bachelor's degree in engineering; he went on to earn
master's degrees from the United States Naval Postgraduate
School and the School for Advanced Military Studies and to study
at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
University; and
WHEREAS, Currently commander of United States Army North
and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, General
Caldwell has held a variety of important posts, most recently as
commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Training
Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition
Command-Afghanistan; his responsibilities included overseeing
the establishment of a legitimate, sustainable, and effective
Afghan National Security Force; and
WHEREAS, He served as deputy chief of staff for Strategic
Effects during Operation Iraqi Freedom; he has also served as
commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division and of the
United States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth; his
many decorations and citations include the Defense Distinguished
Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters,
and the Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Caldwell has served the United
States Army with courage and distinction, and it is truly fitting
that he be recognized for his role in defending the nation's
security and ideals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Lieutenant General William B.
Caldwell IV on his exemplary service to the nation and extend to
him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate