SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669
In Memory
of
Dustin Mortenson
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer
III Dustin Lee Mortenson of League City suffered an immeasurable
loss with the death of this courageous Texan on December 28,
2016, at the age of 32; and
WHEREAS, Dustin Mortenson was born on February 6, 1984; he
joined the U.S. Army in April 2003, and he completed Warrant
Officer Candidate School in Fort Rucker, Alabama; he trained to
become an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and maintenance test
pilot, and he was deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Yugoslavia,
Kosovo, and Germany; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Chief Warrant Officer
Mortenson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation
Regiment, 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National
Guard; in recognition of his dedicated service, he received three
Army Commendation Medals, the Kosovo Campaign Service Medal with
Bronze Service Star, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two
stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two stars, two NATO Medals,
three Overseas Service Ribbons, the Global War on Terrorism
Medal, the Air Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, and the
Senior Army Aviation Badge; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mortenson enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Ruth, and their children; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S.
armed forces, Dustin Mortenson inspired others with his
fortitude, tenacity, and dedication, and his fellow Americans
owe him a debt that the passage of time can never diminish;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and service of Chief
Warrant Officer III Dustin Lee Mortenson and extend deepest
condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Dustin Mortenson.
Middleton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate