TITLE: Congratulating Daniel Robnett of Plano on his promotion to the rank of captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and on his receipt of the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Daniel Robnett of Plano on his promotion to the rank of captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and on his receipt of the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

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WHEREAS, The distinguished service of United States Marine Corps officer Daniel Robnett of Plano is being deservedly recognized with his promotion to the rank of captain and with his receipt of the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal; and WHEREAS, Born in Plano, Daniel Robnett graduated from Plano Senior High School in 2000 and went on to enroll at the University of North Texas; he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and entered boot camp in October 2001; while serving in Iraq as a member of the reserve in 2004, he was wounded in action and was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon; and WHEREAS, On graduation from UNT, he concluded his reserve service at the rank of sergeant and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps; later promoted to first lieutenant, this valiant officer returned for a second tour of combat duty in Iraq in 2009, and his meritorious service while leading his platoon during that assignment earned him the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal; and WHEREAS, Captain Robnett now serves as the logistics officer for the Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, which is stationed at Camp Pendleton, California; he is scheduled to begin his next overseas deployment in the fall of 2011; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Daniel Robnett enjoys the love and support of his wife, Stephanie, whom he met while at UNT; the couple have three children, Corbin, Peyton, and Tatum; and WHEREAS, Through his exceptional service as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Captain Daniel Robnett has contributed to the vital defense operations of our nation's military, and his courage, dedication, and sacrifice are greatly appreciated by his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Daniel Robnett on his promotion to the rank of captain in the United States Marine Corps and on his receipt of the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal and that he be extended sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Captain Robnett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Taylor of Collin Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House