TITLE: Honoring Command Sergeant Major Jose Lopez of the Texas State Guard for his military service.

SUMMARY: Honoring Command Sergeant Major Jose Lopez of the Texas State Guard for his military service.

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WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Jose Lopez of the Texas State Guard has served the state and nation with great distinction over the course of his military career; and WHEREAS, From April 2015 through December 2019, Jose Lopez demonstrated exceptional leadership as command sergeant major of the Texas State Guard Engineer Regiment, directing field preparations and operations for the regiment's annual training exercises and guiding the technical enlisted force; when Hurricane Harvey hit Southeast Texas in 2017, he oversaw the allocation of regiment resources to Texas State Guard headquarters; as the senior noncommissioned officer on-site, he assisted with logistic operations and managed the tactical operations center; and WHEREAS, A professional engineer, CSM Lopez was at the helm of facility assessments for the Texas Army National Guard in the Austin area; the assessments resulted in an additional $10 million for Texas Military Department renovations; in addition to his 7-year tenure with the Texas State Guard, he spent 26 years with the Texas Army National Guard and 4 years with the U.S. Navy; and WHEREAS, CSM Jose Lopez has set an inspiring example of leadership, dedication, and integrity throughout his career in the military, and his contributions have earned him the lasting gratitude of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Command Sergeant Major Jose Lopez of the Texas State Guard for his distinguished military service 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 CSM Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bell of Montgomery Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 614 was adopted by the House on March 23, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House