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This resolution congratulates Cadet Kenneth Darden, a distinguished Army soldier and student at Austin Peay State University (APSU), for receiving the CSM Darol Walker Award. The resolution highlights Darden's exceptional military and academic achievements, including eleven years of active duty service with three deployments to Iraq, earning multiple military decorations, and maintaining a 3.7 GPA while pursuing a leadership science degree. As a member of the Green to Gold Active Duty Option (GTG ADO) program, Darden has demonstrated outstanding leadership as the captain of the Ranger Challenge Team, which placed third in a regional competition, and has been involved in campus activities including being crowned Homecoming King and serving in student government. The award he received is named after CSM (Ret.) Darol Walker, a highly decorated veteran who previously served as a senior military instructor with APSU's Army ROTC. The resolution aims to recognize and applaud Darden's commitment to excellence, service, and dedication to the State of Tennessee, formally congratulating him on his achievements and extending best wishes for his continued success.

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