SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 647
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sergeant Major Alyssa Marie Michalke, who is assuming formal
command of the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets on May 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This pioneering cadet is the first woman in the
Corps of Cadets to attain the rank of sergeant major, the highest
rank for any cadet who is not a senior, and she will assume her
new post as the first female corps commander in the school's
139-year history; and
WHEREAS, During her three years with the corps, Sergeant
Major Michalke has demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities
and a selfless work ethic; she has been chosen to guide more than
2,400 unit members, the largest Texas A&M Corps in 45 years; and
WHEREAS, She has been recognized as a Distinguished
Student at the university, where she serves in numerous corps and
volunteer organizations; she is also a member of several academic
societies, including the National Honor Society for Chemical
Engineering and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Michalke is an exemplary young
woman who is respected and admired by her peers, and she is indeed
deserving of recognition for her outstanding achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant Major Alyssa Marie Michalke
on her exceptional accomplishments and congratulate her on her
selection as the first woman to serve as commander of the Texas
A&M University Corps of Cadets; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 28, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate