TITLE: Congratulating Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings is retiring from the Texas State Guard on April 22, 2023, drawing to a close an exceptional career with the military branch that has spanned more than two decades; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Cummings currently serves as chief of force sustainment and chief of the engineers staff, titles he has held since January 2021; previously, he was the G3 Operations noncommissioned officer in charge, 1st Brigade, the battalion senior enlisted advisor for the Engineer Regiment, and the military district coordinator; he also completed an assignment as a deputy S-3 for the Engineer Group; and WHEREAS, Initially entering active duty in September 2001, Sergeant Major Cummings has also served as battle captain for a COVID-19 response mission and deployed during a number of natural disasters, including Hurricanes Laura, Harvey, Ike, Gustav, and Dolly; moreover, he held the roles of branch chief and coast guard liaison for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Emergency Management and Disaster Response Directorate; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Cummings has been honored as a Texas State Guardsman of the Year by the U.S. Air and Space Forces Association, and he has received numerous other accolades as well; among them are the Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award, two Texas Medals of Merit, two Texas State Guard Meritorious Service Medals, three Commanding General's Individual Awards, the Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon, the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, the Homeland Defense Medal, and two Texas Faithful Service Medals; and WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and devotion to duty demonstrated by Timothy Cummings have greatly benefited the citizens of the Lone Star State and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his outstanding record of service as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sergeant Major Timothy C. Cummings on his retirement from 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 Sergeant Major Cummings 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. 878 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House