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79R11986 KO-D
By: Chavez H.R. No. 1209
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Retired Major General Edward Greer is truly a
noteworthy citizen of El Paso, having distinguished himself by his
service to both his country and his community; and
WHEREAS, A native of Gary, West Virginia, he earned a
bachelor's degree in biological science at West Virginia State
College and was later named 1963 Alumnus of the Year; and
WHEREAS, General Greer is a veteran of three wars, and his
decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star,
Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation
Medal; and
WHEREAS, After 32 years of military service, he retired to El
Paso in 1976 with his wife, Jewell, and opened a real estate
company; although he has since retired from the real estate
business, this remarkable octogenarian continues to take an active
part in community affairs; he has served on the boards of the
American Cancer Society, the Visiting Nurse Association, the
Association of the U.S. Army, and the Salvation Army, and has been
chair of the Fort Bliss Retiree Council; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his volunteer work, General Greer
finds time to meet regularly with retired and active officers from
the El Paso and Las Cruces area; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Ed Greer has set an example of
dedication to his family, community, and country, and it is a
pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Retired Major General Edward Greer for
his years of civic and military service and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for General Greer as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.