HR1144 - Congratulating Major Christopher J. Foote of Georgetown on his retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps.

      H.R. No. 1144       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Major Christopher J. Foote of Georgetown is retiring   from the United States Marine Corps in 2025, drawing to a close an   exceptional military career that has spanned more than two decades;   and          WHEREAS, A 2005 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy,   Christopher Foote earned his wings as an AH-1W Super Cobra   helicopter pilot two years later; he subsequently deployed on   consecutive tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in   Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, and global   counterterrorism efforts with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit;   and          WHEREAS, Major Foote's impressive skill and leadership   earned him selection to the prestigious Weapons and Tactics   Instructor course, a seven-week curriculum that uses advanced   tactical aviation tools to train student pilots to become experts   and instructors on their particular aircraft; most recently, he has   been stationed with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory in   Quantico, Virginia, an initiative that uses concept development,   experimentation, prototyping, research, analysis, and wargaming to   aid in innovation amidst the ever-changing global balance of   military capabilities; and          WHEREAS, In the next phase of his career, Major Foote has   taken a position as a medevac and a search and rescue helicopter   pilot in command with the Maryland Department of State Police   Aviation Command; and          WHEREAS, Christopher Foote's courage, expertise, and   devotion to duty have greatly benefited the defense of our nation   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 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Major Christopher J. Foote on his   retirement from the U.S. Marine 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 Major Foote as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     González of El Paso     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1144 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House