88R30897 CW-D
By: Middleton S.R. No. 669
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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.