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.