SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Kresten L. Cook, who is retiring after more than 30
years of loyal service as deputy to the commander of the Corpus
Christi Army Depot; and
WHEREAS, Kresten Cook began his career at the Corpus
Christi Army Depot as an industrial engineer in 1983, and he
advanced into several leadership positions in such areas as
engineering, business development, and production; he served as
acting deputy to the commander in 2003 and was promoted to head of
maintenance operations in 2010; he is retiring after more than
six years of service as the permanent deputy to the
commander; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary career, Mr. Cook
has gained recognition for initiating the Business Development
Office, establishing the first partnerships between the depot
and original equipment manufacturers, and leading the depot's
Production Control and Programs Divisions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook is a distinguished leader who is highly
respected by his colleagues; he has helped to set new standards
for success at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, and his presence
will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Kresten L. Cook on his exemplary
career at the Corpus Christi Army Depot and extend to him best
wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate