SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 790
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Colonel Glenn Hill, who is retiring as superintendent
of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen after 53 years of
outstanding service to the United States Marine Corps and the
Marine Military Academy; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Glenn Hill was commissioned as an officer
in the United States Marine Corps in 1966 after earning a degree
from Lamar University; he was deployed to Vietnam and also served
in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm before
serving as chief of staff for United States Marine Corps,
Atlantic; and
WHEREAS, Among the many awards and decorations he received
during his active duty career are the Defense Superior Service
Medal, the Legion of Merit with gold star, the Defense
Meritorious Service with oak-leaf cluster, and the Navy
Commendation Medal with "V" device and gold star; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from active duty service in 1996,
Colonel Hill joined the Marine Military Academy as support
activities director; he later became chief of staff, and in 2007,
he was named superintendent; under his leadership, the academy has
continued its long tradition of combining Marine Corps values with
a rigorous curriculum to produce a quality educational environment
where hard work and stellar performance are prized; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Glenn Hill has served our nation and state
with distinction, and it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Colonel Glenn Hill on more than a half
century of 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 esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate