H.R. No. 57       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Michael Lee Russell of   Magnolia is retiring from the Texas State Guard in September 2025,   drawing to a close an exceptional tenure with the Texas Military   Department's state defense force branch; and          WHEREAS, LTC Michael Russell has overseen Texas State Guard   training at Camp Mabry in Austin since 2024; a senior staff officer,   he is at the helm of a civil affairs battalion with three companies,   including at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston; he was   commander of the 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade from 2019 through 2023,   and he has been a medical brigade doctor and executive officer of   the 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade; he deployed in support of Operation   Border Health Protection, and he led a successful operation during   the state's historical 2021 winter storm; his awards include the   Texas Medal of Merit, the Texas Humanitarian Service and Texas   Faithful Service Medals, and the Adjutant General's Individual   Award; and          WHEREAS, A licensed clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Russell   retired as an army officer and psychologist after nearly a quarter   century of active-duty service; he served as the neuropsychology   consultant to the U.S. Army surgeon general and as the army's   expert on traumatic brain injury, and from 2014 through 2020, he   directed the Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War   Veterans in Waco; moreover, he was deputy surgeon for the Army   Training and Doctrine Command, director of the Army Medical Command   Suicide Prevention Office, commander of a combat support hospital,   and chief of psychology at Forts Bragg, Bliss, and Hood, and he has   served as a clinical psychologist with the Houston Police   Department; he received the Legion of Merit, and he is a   Distinguished Member of the Army Medical Regiment and a member of   the Order of Military Merit; in addition, he belongs to the American   Legion Post in Tomball and is a USO volunteer; and          WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and devotion to   duty demonstrated by Michael Russell have greatly benefited the   citizens of the Lone Star State and earned him the respect and   admiration of his peers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his   outstanding record of service; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lieutenant   Colonel Dr. Michael Lee Russell on his retirement from the Texas   State Guard and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued   success in all his endeavors; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Lieutenant Colonel Russell as an expression of high   regard by the Texas House of Representatives.     Bell of Montgomery     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 57 was adopted by the House on August   27, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House