HR595 - Congratulating Colonel Thomas Clark Mohler on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.

      H.R. No. 595       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Colonel Thomas Clark Mohler retired from the Texas   State Guard in November 2024, drawing to a close nearly a quarter   century of exceptional service to his fellow citizens and the State   of Texas; and          WHEREAS, Raised on a dairy farm in Litchfield, Ohio, Thomas   Mohler earned a degree from Cedarville University and was the first   member of his family to graduate from college; in December 2001, he   enlisted in the Texas State Guard and served as a staff sergeant   with the 209th Combat Weather Flight; he completed officer training   through the U.S. Marine Corps Academy, and in 2004, he was named a   first lieutenant and commander of the Texas State Guard Air   Support; and          WHEREAS, In 2008, Mr. Mohler earned a master's degree in   biblical studies and was promoted to lieutenant colonel; three   years later, he rose to the rank of colonel upon receiving a master   of divinity degree; in 2021, he was appointed by Governor Greg   Abbott as lead chaplain for the Texas National Guard, and he also   served as chief of chaplains for the Texas State Guard; dedicated to   giving back to the military community, he established chapel   service at Camp Mabry in Austin and facilitated its continuance   from January 2020 to April 2024; moreover, he oversaw the   renovation and repair of the bell tower and fountain at the Camp   Mabry Lieutenant General Thomas S. Bishop All Faiths Chapel; and          WHEREAS, Colonel Mohler belongs to the National Guard   Association of the United States and the State Guard Association of   Texas; he was honored as Guardsman of the Year in 2003, and he   garnered many other accolades, including two Texas Homeland Defense   Service Medals, the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute award, six merit   medals, and the President's Volunteer Service Award; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of his notable career, Colonel   Thomas Mohler set an inspiring example through his spiritual   leadership and distinguished service, and he may indeed reflect   with pride on his myriad contributions to the Texas State Guard and   the Texas Military Department; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Colonel Thomas Clark Mohler 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 Colonel Mohler as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Troxclair     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 595 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House