TITLE: Commending Staff Sergeant Richard E. Strelsky for being the top recruiter for the Texas Army National Guard in the past two recruiting cycles.

SUMMARY: Commending Staff Sergeant Richard E. Strelsky for being the top recruiter for the Texas Army National Guard in the past two recruiting cycles.

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WHEREAS, For the past two recruiting cycles, Staff Sergeant Richard E. Strelsky has distinguished himself as the state's top recruiter for the Texas Army National Guard; and WHEREAS, In fiscal year 2013, Sergeant Strelsky enlisted 38 individuals and won the coveted Order of the Saber award, which is presented to recruiters who enlist 36 or more new soldiers; the following year, he enlisted 29 new soldiers, and he won awards as the most successful campus recruiter and as the recruiter of the best-quality soldiers; in addition, he was named the Top Recruiting and Retention NCO of the Year in Region 5, which encompasses a seven-state area; and WHEREAS, In 2014, Sergeant Strelsky also won the Directors 54 Award by competing against the leading 20 recruiters in the state before a board of sergeant majors, and he won the Texas Strong Warrior Challenge Top Green Phase by mentoring the winners in a competition of recruits who had not yet attended basic training; in 2015, he has won the Texas Strong Warrior Challenge Top White Phase, and he has already exceeded his enlistment mission requirements for the year; and WHEREAS, A native of Brenham, Sergeant Strelsky served on active duty with the U.S. Army in Oklahoma and South Korea between 2002 and 2004; he joined the Texas Army National Guard in February 2005, and he served with his unit during its deployment to Iraq from December 2009 to December 2010; he has been a recruiting and retention NCO in Bryan since July 2011; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Strelsky's numerous decorations and awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, seven Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Texas Federal Service Medal, and the Texas Combat Service Ribbon; and WHEREAS, Recruiting officers play an essential role in the defense of our country, and Sergeant Strelsky's outstanding efforts in providing new recruits with the opportunity to serve their state and nation have placed him among the top ranks of his profession; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Staff Sergeant Richard E. Strelsky for being the top recruiter for the Texas Army National Guard in the past two recruiting cycles and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Sergeant Strelsky as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Raney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3193 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House