88S40867 CW-D
By: Bell of Montgomery H.R. No. 110
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Command Sergeant
Major Charles Russell Turbeville of Copperas Cove suffered an
immeasurable loss with his passing on November 30, 2023, at the age
of 66; and
WHEREAS, Charles Turbeville was born on June 7, 1957, in
Charleston, South Carolina; he earned a bachelor of science degree
from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a master of arts
degree in education from the University of Phoenix; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Turbeville
enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1975, first serving with the 4th
Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort
Bragg, North Carolina, as a cavalry scout; he was later stationed at
Fort Rucker, Alabama, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. Army Garrison
Humphreys, South Korea, Fort Hood, Texas, and Dolan Barracks,
Germany, and he deployed with Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
to provide air traffic control support; at the time of his
retirement from federal service in 1995, he was first sergeant of
the Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry, 6th Cavalry
Brigade at Fort Hood; and
WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Turbeville went on to join
the Texas State Guard in 2013, and in the course of his exemplary
eight-year tenure, he served as the senior enlisted advisor for the
Texas Medical Brigade and as the SEA for the 1st Battalion, 2nd
Regiment, Army Component; his military awards and decorations
included three Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation
Medals, the Korean Defense Service Medal, three Texas Outstanding
Service Medals, five Texas Medals of Merit, the Texas Faithful
Service Medal, and the Texas State Guard Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Command Sergeant Major
Turbeville enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Brenda, and
their two children, Megan and Adam; and
WHEREAS, Charles Turbeville lived a rich and purposeful life
dedicated to his family, his state, and his nation, and he leaves
behind a legacy of public service that his loved ones can remember
with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Charles Russell Turbeville and
extend deepest condolences to his relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles
Turbeville.