H.R. No. 878
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings is retiring from
the Texas State Guard on April 22, 2023, drawing to a close an
exceptional career with the military branch that has spanned more
than two decades; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Cummings currently serves as chief of
force sustainment and chief of the engineers staff, titles he has
held since January 2021; previously, he was the G3 Operations
noncommissioned officer in charge, 1st Brigade, the battalion
senior enlisted advisor for the Engineer Regiment, and the military
district coordinator; he also completed an assignment as a deputy
S-3 for the Engineer Group; and
WHEREAS, Initially entering active duty in September 2001,
Sergeant Major Cummings has also served as battle captain for a
COVID-19 response mission and deployed during a number of natural
disasters, including Hurricanes Laura, Harvey, Ike, Gustav, and
Dolly; moreover, he held the roles of branch chief and coast guard
liaison for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Emergency Management and
Disaster Response Directorate; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Cummings has been honored as a Texas
State Guardsman of the Year by the U.S. Air and Space Forces
Association, and he has received numerous other accolades as well;
among them are the Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit
Award, two Texas Medals of Merit, two Texas State Guard Meritorious
Service Medals, three Commanding General's Individual Awards, the
Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon, the Lone Star Distinguished
Service Medal, the Homeland Defense Medal, and two Texas Faithful
Service Medals; and
WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and devotion to
duty demonstrated by Timothy Cummings have greatly benefited the
citizens of the Lone Star State and earned him the respect and
admiration of his peers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
outstanding record of service as he embarks on the next exciting
chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings
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 Sergeant Major Cummings 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. 878 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House