H.R. No. 2517
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gonzalo Partida of the United States Navy has been
named commander of Patrol Squadron 9, and this achievement presents
a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his outstanding service
to his country; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Partida enlisted in the navy in 1990, and
following his training as an electrician's mate, he earned a
scholarship from the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps; he was
commissioned after graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry
from the University of Florida in December 1997; and
WHEREAS, Originally stationed with a naval navigation
training unit at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio,
Mr. Partida received his first operational assignment with Patrol
Squadron 9 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in 1999; while a member of
the unit, nicknamed the "Golden Eagles," he served as patrol plane
instructor tactical coordinator and as mission commander and
completed deployments around the globe; and
WHEREAS, Commander Partida was transferred to Patrol
Squadron 30 in 2003, and he later served for three years aboard the
USS Ronald Reagan, during which time the ship completed its maiden
deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of the Global War on
Terror; he went on to join Patrol Squadron 1 before being assigned
in 2011 to the Joint Staff, Nuclear Command and Control
Directorate, which he served as assistant deputy director for
operations; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding record, Commander
Partida has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and
the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" device; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Commander Partida is
blessed with the love and support of his wife, the former Laura
Sanchez, and he takes tremendous pride in their three children,
Noah, Cora, and Cruz; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished officer has contributed
significantly to the units with which he has served, and his
commitment to duty, honor, and this country have reflected the
highest ideals of the United States armed forces; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gonzalo Partida on being named
commander of Patrol Squadron 9 and extend to him sincere
appreciation for his admirable service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Commander Partida as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Gutierrez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2517 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House