TITLE: Recognizing Joe D. Cave on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Joe D. Cave on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Brigadier General Joe D. Cave of Bastrop is retiring as deputy commanding general of the Texas State Guard in March 2025, drawing to a close an exceptional 44-year career in the service of his state and nation; and WHEREAS, A native of Amarillo, Joe Cave entered Navy Officer Candidate School following his graduation from West Texas State University; he was commissioned as an ensign in 1981, and he spent 16 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of commander and then moving into education as the senior naval science instructor for the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps; and WHEREAS, In 2007, Brigadier General Cave joined the Texas State Guard as a commander in the Texas Maritime Regiment; he subsequently earned promotions to captain, rear admiral, and brigadier general and was the leader of the 6th Brigade until assuming the role of deputy commanding general in 2023; currently, he is also involved in maintaining security along the Texas-Mexico border as the officer in charge of Operation Border Star and Operation Drawbridge within the Texas Military Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety; over the years, he has served in operational command staff positions both ashore and aboard ships, and his State of Texas awards include three Texas Outstanding Service Medals, the Texas Medal of Merit, the Adjutant General's Individual Award, and the Commanding General's Individual Award; and WHEREAS, Brigadier General Cave holds a master's degree in education administration from the University of Phoenix, and he graduated from the Surface Warfare Division Officer and Officer Department Head Schools and the Army Command and General Staff College; additionally, he completed the TXSG senior leadership course; he and his wife, Susan, are the proud parents of five children, Dilan, Cutler, James, Mia, and Stasha; and WHEREAS, Joe Cave's leadership and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his fellow Texans, and he may indeed take pride in his outstanding record of service as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Brigadier General Joe D. Cave on his retirement as deputy commanding general of 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 Brigadier General Cave as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. King President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2025.