SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 787
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Michael Joseph Costello; and
WHEREAS, Michael is a 2007 graduate of Northwest High
School in Roanoke; he determined at a young age that he wanted to
be a pilot and steadfastly pursued his goal; he attended Aviation
Challenge camp and began taking flying lessons at the age of 13,
earning each lesson by doing his chores and doing well in school;
he earned his private pilot's license on his 16th birthday, the
same day he received his driver's license; and
WHEREAS, He attended Louisiana State University, where he
was a member of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps
and the Pershing Rifles military fraternity; during his junior
year, he was awarded a slot as a pilot with the United States Air
Force; he began undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin Air
Force Base in March of 2012; and
WHEREAS, He graduated on April 5, 2013, and was assigned to
Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, where he will receive training
to fly the B-1 bomber; and
WHEREAS, Michael is an outstanding young man whose
patriotism and love of flying compelled him to enter military
service, and he is deserving of recognition for his dedication
and hard work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Michael Joseph Costello on his
achievements and on his commitment to serving his country and
extend to him best wishes for success as he embarks on his career
as a United States Air Force pilot; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate