TITLE: Congratulating U.S. Army Private William L. Kerley of Waco on graduating from the advanced individual training course for his specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery.

SUMMARY: Congratulating U.S. Army Private William L. Kerley of Waco on graduating from the advanced individual training course for his specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery.

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WHEREAS, United States Army Private William L. Kerley of Waco has successfully completed advanced individual training for his specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Preparation for the specialty that Private Kerley has chosen consists of nine weeks of basic training, followed by a seven-week-long advanced program; the basic course included study of the army's history, traditions, and core values, as well as physical fitness training and instruction in a number of vital subjects, such as first aid, combat, weapons and marksmanship, map reading and navigation, and field maneuvers and tactics; and WHEREAS, During advanced training, Private Kerley received specialized instruction in operating tactical data systems for gun, missile, and rocket systems that support infantry and tank units in combat; he also learned methods for computing target locations and techniques for handling ammunition, as well as procedures for using and maintaining a wide range of equipment; and WHEREAS, The son of Mary and Johnnie Kerley of Waco, Private Kerley is a 2007 graduate of La Vega High School; and WHEREAS, William Kerley has proudly answered his nation's call to duty, and he exemplifies the army's core values of honor, courage, and selfless service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Private William L. Kerley on his graduation from the advanced individual training course for his specialty in automated tactical data systems for field artillery and commend him on his decision to serve his country as a member of the United States Army; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Private Kerley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1542 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House