Bill Text: GA HR1772 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Dyess, Robert M., Jr.; honor and invite to House

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-22 - House Read and Referred [HR1772 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1772-Introduced.html

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10 LC 94 2806

House Resolution 1772

By: Representatives Davis of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Lunsford of the 110th, Mayo of the 91st, Baker of the 78th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Robert M. Dyess, Jr., on the occasion of his promotion to Brigadier General for the United States Army and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

WHEREAS, Brigadier General Robert M. Dyess, Jr., has served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army for 27 years, valiantly and courageously defending democracy and his fellow Americans; and

WHEREAS, born in Appomattox, Virginia, on December 22, 1959, Brigadier General Dyess began his military career with an education at the United States Military Academy, followed by a master's degree in systems engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, graduated from the Command and General Staff College, and earned a strategic studies degree from Air University; and

WHEREAS, he has served in the United States, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army Forces Command, and the Army Capabilities Integration Center; and

WHEREAS, Brigadier General Dyess has trained and studied at numerous schools in this state, including Airborne School, Ranger School, Infantry Officer, Basic Course, and Captain's Career Course and has been assigned to Fort Stewart, Fort McPherson, and Fort Gillem; and

WHEREAS, he has been united in love and marriage for 23 wonderful years to Sharon Hall Dyess, and they have been blessed with a remarkable daughter, Marilyn; and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General Dyess embodies the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Brigadier General Robert M. Dyess, Jr., for his deep personal commitment to protecting democracy, recognize his willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow American, and congratulate him upon being conferred the rank of Brigadier General.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Brigadier General Robert M. Dyess, Jr.