SR322: SR322 Beamon, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen; recognize

25 LC 112 3215 Senate Resolution 322 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Sims of the 12th, Jones II of the 22nd, Wicks of the 34th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon honorably served in the United States2 Army Reserve (USAR) for 26 years, demonstrating unwavering dedication in key roles such3 as Chief of the AGR Boards Branch, Instructor at the USAR Reten tion School, and4 Command Retention Non-commissioned Officer for the 102nd USAR Command; and5 WHEREAS, she has further served as Chief of the Nonresident Sergeants Major Course at6 the USASMA, USAR Senior Enlisted Liaison for the Eighth United States Army in Korea,7 and USAR Liaison, contributing to the professional development of enlisted personnel; and8 WHEREAS, following her retirement, she continued her service as an Instructional Systems9 Specialist with the Directorate of Training and Development at USASMA for 13 years,10 overseeing the development of training materials for enlisted l eaders and key military11 education programs; and12 WHEREAS, her outstanding service has been recognized with numer ous accolades,13 including the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement14 Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and more; and15 S. R. 322 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3215 WHEREAS, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon remains actively en gaged in her16 community as a 50-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, In corporated; a charter17 member of the El Paso Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc orporated; and an active18 member of the El Paso Sergeants Major Association; and19 WHEREAS, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from Columbia College20 and a Master of Education from Sul Ross State University, and h er extensive military21 education includes the United States Army Sergeants Major Acade my, Class 33, and22 numerous specialized training courses; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this24 distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 recognize and commend Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon for her exceptional military27 career and her efficient, effective, and dedicated service to her nation as well as extend best28 wishes for future health and happiness.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed30 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sergeant Major31 (Ret.) Karen Beamon.32 S. R. 322 - 2 -