TITLE: Honoring Captain Steven L. Young on the event of his retirement from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps.

SUMMARY: Honoring Captain Steven L. Young on the event of his retirement from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps.

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WHEREAS, Captain Steven L. Young is retiring as a member of the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps on September 10, 2011, concluding more than a quarter-century of notable service to his fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in structural engineering, Steven Young was commissioned as an ensign in the CEC in 1984; his initial assignment was with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion-22, and over the next two decades he went on to distinguish himself in duties with the Brigade staff, NMCB-5, Engineering Field Activity, Pacific, and the 9th Naval Construction Regiment; and WHEREAS, In September 2003, he returned to NMCB-22 as its commander and two years later guided the unit's efforts when it was deployed to Iraq and other overseas locations to complete vital construction and repair projects as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom; after returning to the United States, he served as deputy chief of staff of the 1st Naval Construction Division from 2006 to 2008; he then took command of the 9th NCR and oversaw its mobilization as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, beginning in July 2009; in completing that assignment, Captain Young became the first Navy Reserve CEC officer to be given authority over the Pacific Area of Operations, and his selection for that responsibility reflects the high regard in which he is held by his superior officers; at the conclusion of his work with the regiment, he became the deputy chief of staff at the headquarters of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, This dedicated military leader has also excelled in his civilian career, working as the manager of design engineering for Babcock & Wilcox at the Pantex Plant near Amarillo; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Mary Beth, and their five children; and WHEREAS, Through his leadership, dedication, and expertise, Captain Young has contributed to our nation's defense, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his admirable achievements during his years in uniform; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Captain Steven L. Young on the event of his retirement from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps 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 Captain Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Smithee Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2629 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House