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House Resolution 818
By: Representatives Williams of the 168
th
, DeLoach of the 167
th
, and Hitchens of the 161
st
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Command Sergeant Major Brandon B. Rudder for his
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exceptional military career; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put3
their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the4
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and5
WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brandon B. Rudder has valiantly and courageously6
served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army since7
entering service on May 3, 2003; and8
WHEREAS, CSM Rudder, a native of Columbus, Ohio, began his distinguished military9
career with One Station Unit Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and has since served in10
numerous capacities such as forward observer, company and battalion fire support NCO,11
regimental targeting NCO, and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC); and12
WHEREAS, CSM Rudder's leadership roles have extended to JTAC13
instructor/examiner/program manager, platoon sergeant, first sergeant, division fires14
operations sergeant major, and battalion command sergeant major; and15
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WHEREAS, his assignments have spanned such distinguished units as the 3rd Ranger
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Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; 75th Ranger Regiment Headquarters; and multiple17
battalions within the 101st Airborne Division; and18
WHEREAS, CSM Rudder has honorably deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of19
many combat operations and completed a rotation in support of Operation European Assure,20
Deter, and Reinforce; and21
WHEREAS, CSM Rudder's awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal,22
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and numerous others, along23
with his receipt of the Order of Saint Barbara, signify his exceptional service and dedication24
to his country; and25
WHEREAS, his selfless and heroic actions stand as a shining tribute to the strength of human26
spirit and willpower, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding27
accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished American be appropriately28
recognized.29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30
the members of this body recognize and commend Command Sergeant Major Brandon B.31
Rudder for his effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to this nation as well as extend the32
most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.33
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to35
Command Sergeant Major Brandon B. Rudder.36
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