83S20353 CBE-D
By: Frullo H.C.R. No. 11
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Carl H. Isett of the United States Navy Reserve
earned promotion to the rank of captain on June 1, 2013, and this
achievement represents a fitting opportunity to recognize him for
his outstanding record of military service; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, where he earned
both bachelor's and master's degrees, Captain Isett was
commissioned in the United States Navy Reserve Supply Corps Program
in 1991; his initial assignments included serving as executive
officer for the Defense Distribution Depot Oakland Headquarters
Unit in Lubbock and then as officer in charge of detachments in
Lubbock and Austin; and
WHEREAS, Captain Isett went on to gain experience in posts
overseas, working as a special projects officer in Thailand and as a
logistic watch officer in Singapore, and he supported the navy's
major logistical hub in the Persian Gulf as the commanding officer
for Naval Supply Activity Bahrain, Det B, in San Antonio; along the
way, he attained his warfare qualification as a naval aviation
supply officer, and in 2006 he deployed with the Navy Customs
Battalion QUEBEC to Kuwait and Iraq as the executive officer of
nearly 400 sailors; that same year, he was promoted to the rank of
commander; and
WHEREAS, Following assignments in Oklahoma City and Denver,
Captain Isett was called to active duty in June 2011; he took
command of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, the only facility of its kind to be located within an
active theater of war; during much of his naval career, he further
benefited his fellow citizens as a member of the Texas House of
Representatives, holding office for seven terms; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished officer has contributed
significantly to the units with which he has served, and through his
commitment, skill, and dedication, he has exemplified the highest
standards of the United States armed forces; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas,
2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Carl H. Isett on his
promotion to the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve and extend
to him sincere appreciation for his admirable service in behalf of
this country and the Lone Star State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Captain Isett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.