89R13349 CW-D
By: Troxclair H.R. No. 595
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Colonel Thomas Clark Mohler retired from the Texas
State Guard in November 2024, drawing to a close nearly a quarter
century of exceptional service to his fellow citizens and the State
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Raised on a dairy farm in Litchfield, Ohio, Thomas
Mohler earned a degree from Cedarville University and was the first
member of his family to graduate from college; in December 2001, he
enlisted in the Texas State Guard and served as a staff sergeant
with the 209th Combat Weather Flight; he completed officer training
through the U.S. Marine Corps Academy, and in 2004, he was named a
first lieutenant and commander of the Texas State Guard Air
Support; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Mr. Mohler earned a master's degree in
biblical studies and was promoted to lieutenant colonel; three
years later, he rose to the rank of colonel upon receiving a master
of divinity degree; in 2021, he was appointed by Governor Greg
Abbott as lead chaplain for the Texas National Guard, and he also
served as chief of chaplains for the Texas State Guard; dedicated to
giving back to the military community, he established chapel
service at Camp Mabry in Austin and facilitated its continuance
from January 2020 to April 2024; moreover, he oversaw the
renovation and repair of the bell tower and fountain at the Camp
Mabry Lieutenant General Thomas S. Bishop All Faiths Chapel; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Mohler belongs to the National Guard
Association of the United States and the State Guard Association of
Texas; he was honored as Guardsman of the Year in 2003, and he
garnered many other accolades, including two Texas Homeland Defense
Service Medals, the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute award, six merit
medals, and the President's Volunteer Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his notable career, Colonel
Thomas Mohler set an inspiring example through his spiritual
leadership and distinguished service, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his myriad contributions to the Texas State Guard and
the Texas Military Department; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Colonel Thomas Clark Mohler 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 Colonel Mohler as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.