SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
WHEREAS, Major General Joyce L. Stevens is retiring as
assistant adjutant general-Army, Texas National Guard and
commander of the Texas Army National Guard on July 13, 2013,
drawing to a close a notable career in the armed forces that has
spanned three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, Since beginning her military service in 1979,
General Stevens has distinguished herself in a wide variety of
postings; between 2004 and 2006, she served as a brigade level
task force commander in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in
Afghanistan, where her unit was responsible for the management
and security of Bagram Air Field and for security and
reconstruction projects in Kapisa, Parwan, and Panjshir
Provinces; and
WHEREAS, Since returning home, General Stevens has served
in multiple leadership roles in Austin, including as commander of
the 111th Area Support Group, 71st Troop Command, deputy
commander of the Headquarters Company, 36th Infantry Division,
commander of the Texas Army National Guard, and assistant
adjutant general-Army, Texas National Guard, in which capacity
she is principal advisor on army matters to the adjutant general
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, General Stevens holds a bachelor's degree in human
resources from Park College, and she has pursued her military
education at the United States Army War College, the United
States Army Logistics Management College, the United States Army
Management Staff College, the National Guard Bureau, and the
National Defense University, among others; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding soldier's many awards and
decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious
Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters, the Army
Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal with one
bronze oak leaf cluster; she has also received the Honorable
Order of Saint Martin award from the Association of
Quartermasters; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to the defense of her state and nation, General
Stevens has greatly benefited her fellow Americans and has earned
the respect and admiration of her peers, and she may indeed
reflect with pride on a career well spent as she embarks on the
next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Major General
Joyce L. Stevens on her retirement from the Texas Army National
Guard and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for General Stevens as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate