SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Chief Petty Officer Eugene Tai, who recently retired
after more than two decades of outstanding service with the
United States Navy and the United States Navy Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Chief Tai enlisted in the United States Navy in
1992 and completed his recruit training in Orlando, Florida;
after his graduation from Personnelman "A" School, he served
aboard the USS George Washington and was deployed to various
ports around the world, including ports in the Mediterranean and
Adriatic Seas and in the Persian and Arabian Gulfs; and
WHEREAS, After his separation from active duty, he
continued to serve his country by joining the United States Navy
Reserve; his reserve duty history includes time spent with the
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and with the SEAL
Delivery Vehicle Team 2; he was recalled to active duty in 2003
and served for two years in support of the Commander of the United
States Naval Forces in Europe; and
WHEREAS, His awards and decorations include the Navy
Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, and the Naval
Reserve Meritorious Service Medal; while serving as a reservist,
he earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, Chief Tai has served the nation with distinction,
and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for
his outstanding military career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Petty Officer Eugene Tai on his
exceptional military service and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his 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.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate