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By:  Kolkhorst                                                    H.R. No. 216



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Delegates to the 85th American Legion National 
Convention have chosen John Brieden III of Brenham to serve as the 
new national commander of the 2.8 million member organization; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned 
a bachelor's degree in business administration, Mr. Brieden 
belonged to the renowned Corps of Cadets and played in the Fightin' 
Texas Aggie Band; a Distinguished Military Graduate of the school, 
he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army following 
graduation; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Brieden served with distinction as an infantry 
officer in the army during the Vietnam War; when the army 
reinstituted Ranger battalions, he was selected to serve in the 1st 
Battalion, 75th Infantry; and
	WHEREAS, A distinguished member of American Legion Post 48, 
Mr. Brieden has worked tirelessly in behalf of his fellow 
servicemen and servicewomen; he has held numerous key American 
Legion positions at the post, district, state, and national levels, 
earning the respect and admiration of those who have been 
privileged to work with him; and
	WHEREAS, His outstanding tenure of service also includes a 
gubernatorial appointment to the Texas Veterans Commission, which 
he served as secretary in 2000 and 2001 and as vice chairman in 2002 
and 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A man of great loyalty, vision, and integrity, Mr. 
Brieden eagerly looks forward to making further significant 
contributions to the American Legion, and it is a distinct 
privilege to commend him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate John Brieden 
III on his appointment as national commander of the American Legion 
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in this 
important role; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Brieden as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.