[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 31 (Thursday, March 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E417-E418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JOSE S. MAYORGA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 2011

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished 
career of Major General Jose S. Mayorga, who is completing his service 
as the Adjutant General for the State of Texas and Commander of the 
Texas National Guard. General Mayorga has served our United States and 
the State of Texas for over 33 years in the Active Army Component, in 
the Army Reserve, and as a member of the Texas National Guard.
  Jose Mayorga began his career on a Reserve Officer Training Corps 
Scholarship at Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas graduating 
with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. During his studies, he 
was recognized as a Distinguished Military Student and was inducted 
into the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society--an honor that 
acknowledged his distinguished scholarship and exemplary character.
  He began his military service with four years on active duty as an 
Army Engineer Officer. In the following years, as a National Guard 
Officer, he held progressively more responsible command positions 
including Deputy Commanding General for United States Army South and 
Commander of the 36th Infantry Division. Among his many accomplishments 
was the advocacy of strong ties between the Texas National Guard and 
the Czech Republic and the Republic of Chile under the State 
Partnership Program. As Division Commander and Adjutant General he was 
responsible for deploying over 12,000 soldiers and airmen to Iraq and 
Afghanistan, as well as, for the development of the first ever Joint 
Strategic Plan for the Texas National Guard.
  General Mayorga has gone on to earn a Master of Business 
Administration from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas and a 
Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in 
Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.
  General Mayorga is the recipient of the Legion of Merit, the 
Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Global 
War on Terrorism Service Medal.
  In the true spirit of the citizen-warriors who make up our National 
Guard, General Mayorga, born in Brownsville, is a life long resident of 
Texas, where he and his wife, Maria, have raised their son, Jose, a 
recent proud graduate of Baylor University. General Mayorga, a 
registered Professional Engineer, also served the State for 27 years in 
the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission as a Petroleum 
Engineer and Director, responsible for plugging over 20,000 non-
producing oil and gas wells.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the time to recognize the 
dedication, commitment, and leadership of the Adjutant General for the 
State of Texas, Major General Jose S. Mayorga.

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