H.R. No. 25
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Charles R. Turbeville of
Copperas Cove is retiring from the Texas State Guard in October
2021, drawing to a close nearly three decades of dedicated service
to his country; and
WHEREAS, Charles Turbeville joined the Texas State Guard in
November 2013 and has served at the Camp Mabry headquarters since
2019; he was previously battalion command sergeant major of the 1st
Battalion, 2nd Regiment, and brigade command sergeant major of the
TXSG Medical Brigade; furthermore, he is a former task force
command sergeant major with Operation Lone Star; among his many
awards, he has received three Texas Outstanding Service Medals,
five Texas Medals of Merit, the Superior Unit Citation Ribbon, and
the Texas Faithful Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, After enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1975, Command
Sergeant Major Turbeville was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 68th
Armor, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; he
went on to serve at duty stations in Alabama, Kentucky, South Korea,
Texas, and Germany, and he provided air traffic control support
during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm; his
final assignment was as first sergeant of Headquarters Troop, 3rd
Squadron, 6th Cavalry, 6th Cavalry Brigade, at Fort Hood; he
ultimately retired from federal service in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his army tenure, Command Sergeant
Major Turbeville was honored with numerous accolades, including
three Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, two
Army Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, and
the Kuwait Liberation Medal; he holds a bachelor of science degree
from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a master's degree in
education from the University of Phoenix; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Command Sergeant Major
Turbeville enjoys the love and support of his wife, Brenda, his
children, Megan and Adam, and his daughter-in-law, Heather; and
WHEREAS, Charles Turbeville's dedication, professionalism,
and devotion to duty have greatly benefited his fellow Americans,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his outstanding record of
military service as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Command
Sergeant Major Charles R. Turbeville on his retirement from the
Texas State Guard and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Command Sergeant Major Turbeville as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Bell of Montgomery
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 25 was adopted by the House on
September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House