SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 511
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Brigadier General Karen S. Rankin, who has been
selected for induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
for her outstanding military service and her work on behalf of
our nation's veterans; and
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame honors those
women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio
community and the Bexar County region through their
accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and
WHEREAS, A pioneering champion of women's rights and roles
in the military, General Rankin served in the United States Air
Force for 31 years; during a highly laudable career, she served
as executive assistant to the secretary of the air force, as well
as the commander of two air force training wings; and
WHEREAS, Since her retirement in 1998, she has continued to
serve the military through her work as a member and chair of the
Texas Veterans Commission, and in 2011, she was appointed to the
13-member Texas Military Preparedness Commission, which helps to
preserve and expand Texas' military installations and their
missions; and
WHEREAS, General Rankin is highly respected for her
dedication to her work on behalf of veterans, her successful
military career, and her current participation in the protection
of the vital military installations in our state; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Brigadier General Karen S.
Rankin for her exceptional achievements and extend
congratulations to her on her induction into the San Antonio
Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem 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