SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 707
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Colonel Kevin John Kaley, United States Army Reserve,
who is retiring on August 1, 2017, after 30 years of outstanding
service to the nation; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Kaley was commissioned as an officer on
July 16, 1987; a graduate of Marist College, he also attended the
United States Army War College, where he earned a master's degree
in strategic studies; and
WHEREAS, Since 2014, Colonel Kaley has served as the chief
regional emergency preparedness liaison officer for the 76th
Operational Response Command, Region 6, in Denton; he formerly
held numerous positions as an officer, and for four years, he
served as commander of the 1st Battalion, 355th Field Artillery
Regiment; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished military
career, he has been stationed at posts across the country and
around the world; his service has included deployment as a support
officer at Forward Operating Base Dwyer in Afghanistan in 2010 and
2011; his many honors and decorations include the Army Commendation
Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal
with three oak leaf clusters, and the Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary officer, he is respected and admired
by his fellow officers and enlisted personnel alike, and it is
truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Colonel Kevin John Kaley, United
States Army Reserve, on his exceptional service to the nation 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 high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 2, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate