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SR 322: Beamon, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen; recognize

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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.

WHEREAS, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon honorably served in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) for 26 years, demonstrating unwavering dedication in key roles such as Chief of the AGR Boards Branch, Instructor at the USAR Retention School, and Command Retention Non-commissioned Officer for the 102nd USAR Command; and

WHEREAS, she has further served as Chief of the Nonresident Sergeants Major Course at the USASMA, USAR Senior Enlisted Liaison for the Eighth United States Army in Korea, and USAR Liaison, contributing to the professional development of enlisted personnel; and

WHEREAS, following her retirement, she continued her service as an Instructional Systems Specialist with the Directorate of Training and Development at USASMA for 13 years, overseeing the development of training materials for enlisted leaders and key military education programs; and

WHEREAS, her outstanding service has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and more; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon remains actively engaged in her community as a 50-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; a charter member of the El Paso Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated; and an active member of the El Paso Sergeants Major Association; and

WHEREAS, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from Columbia College and a Master of Education from Sul Ross State University, and her extensive military education includes the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 33, and numerous specialized training courses; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon for her exceptional military career and her efficient, effective, and dedicated service to her nation as well as extend best wishes for future health and happiness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Sergeant Major

(Ret.) Karen Beamon.