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TO COMMEND MAJOR GENERAL HERBERT L. NEWTON OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED MILITARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, few things afford keener pleasure to the South Carolina Senate than recognizing the selfless labors of this great State's dedicated public servants; and
Whereas, Major General Herbert L. Newton, a native of Georgetown and commander, 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Command for the South Carolina Army National Guard, Anderson, ranks high in their distinguished company as a long-respected military leader; and
Whereas, in preparation for his career, young Herbert Newton studied business administration at Horry-Georgetown Technical College and completed a bachelor's degree in science at Liberty University. He followed his undergraduate work with a master's degree in strategic studies at the United States Army War College, in addition to various other military courses; and
Whereas, in 1969, he began an illustrious military career that now has spanned forty-one years and numerous duty assignments. Beginning with a 1973 commission as an armor officer upon graduation from Palmetto Military Academy and the South Carolina Army National Guard Junior Officer School, he steadily moved up the ranks; and
Whereas, during his military service, General Newton has served as platoon leader, executive officer, and commander of Company A, 1-263rd Armor Battalion; operations officer (S3), executive officer, and commander of 1st Battalion, 263rd Armor; and brigade operations officer (S3) of the 218th eSB; and
Whereas, he later served as commander of the 218th Enhanced Separate Brigade, Newberry, and commander, 59th Troop Command, Columbia, as well as deputy adjutant general, South Carolina Army National Guard; and
Whereas, for his military accomplishments, he holds many decorations and awards, among them the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal, and South Carolina Exceptional Service Medal; and
Whereas, having experienced a career filled with extraordinary accomplishments that would take many men two lifetimes to achieve, General Newton well deserves the encomium this Senate now extends to him. The members offer their grateful thanks for his service to this State and our great country, as well as sincere wishes for many years of successful service to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, commend Major General Herbert L. Newton of the United States Army National Guard for his many years of dedicated military service and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Major General Herbert L. Newton.
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