88R33422 CJM-D
By: Blanco S.R. No. 725
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, retired Command Sergeant
Major Dr. Evelyn Hollis served her country with great distinction
as a member of the U.S. Army, and the observance of Women Veterans
Day 2023 provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to her
outstanding military career; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hollis joined the U.S. Army in 1979 as an
administrative assistant, and she went on to become the first
African American woman in army history to serve as a command
sergeant major for a combat arms unit; her overseas assignments
included tours in Germany and operational deployments to Southwest
Asia and Iraq; she has worked as a military analyst for the Air
Defense Artillery School and as a senior technical trainer for the
Command Post of the Future; currently, she teaches at Park
University and serves as an honorary sergeant major with the 1st Air
Defense Artillery Regiment; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed veteran has received numerous honors,
including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and various
foreign and service awards, and she was inducted into the U.S. Army
Women's Foundation Hall of Fame; she holds a master's degree in
human resource development and management as well as a doctorate in
management; and
WHEREAS, During her years in uniform, Evelyn Hollis upheld
the highest ideals of our nation's armed forces, demonstrating
exemplary bravery, dedication, and integrity, and her fellow
citizens owe her a lasting debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Dr. Evelyn Hollis for
her military service on the occasion of Women Veterans Day 2023 and
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Dr. Evelyn Hollis as an
expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.