TITLE: In memory of the life of Dustin Lee Mortenson.

SUMMARY: In memory of the life of Dustin Lee Mortenson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer III Dustin Lee Mortenson of League City suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of this courageous Texan on December 28, 2016, at the age of 32; and WHEREAS, Dustin Mortenson was born on February 6, 1984; he joined the U.S. Army in April 2003, and he completed Warrant Officer Candidate School in Fort Rucker, Alabama; he trained to become an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and maintenance test pilot, and he was deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and Germany; and WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Chief Warrant Officer Mortenson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard; in recognition of his dedicated service, he received three Army Commendation Medals, the Kosovo Campaign Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two stars, two NATO Medals, three Overseas Service Ribbons, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Air Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, and the Senior Army Aviation Badge; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mortenson enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Ruth, and their children; and WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, Dustin Mortenson inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity, and dedication, and his fellow Americans owe him a debt that the passage of time can never diminish; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and service of Chief Warrant Officer III Dustin Lee Mortenson and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dustin Mortenson. Middleton President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2023, by a rising vote.