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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 642
By Maberry
HJR0642
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A RESOLUTION to commend Doug Englen for his honorable and
astute service as Chairman of the Montgomery
County Republican Party.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
specially recognize those estimable public servants who have dedicated themselves to
improving the quality of life for their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, one such remarkable individual is Doug Englen, whose legacy of service
spans over three decades in the United States Army and through continued civic leadership as
Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, after a storied military career, Mr. Englen entered the political arena as a
candidate for the Tennessee State Senate in District 22 in early 2020; though unsuccessful in
that race, he emerged as a dedicated public servant, consistently supporting his former
opponent and remaining actively engaged in Tennessee politics; and
WHEREAS, as Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman and the District 22
State Executive Committeeman, Doug Englen has exemplified servant leadership, guiding and
supporting conservative principles and candidates at the grassroots level; and
WHEREAS, from 2020 to 2024, he served as chapter president of the Tennessee
Firearms Association, sat on the board of the chamber of commerce, and chaired numerous
veterans' organizations, always striving to better his community through meaningful
engagement and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Englen joined Bell in 2020 as the Fort Campbell representative for
Future Vertical Lift programs; drawing on his extensive aviation background, he advises on the
design, development, build, and test of the V-280 Valor aircraft for the United States Army's
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program, contributing to the Army's modernization strategy;
and
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WHEREAS, prior to joining Bell, Doug Englen honorably served his nation as an active-
duty member of the United States Army for thirty-three years; in his final assignment, he served
as Senior Warrant Officer Advisor to the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Army at the
Pentagon, after having served twenty-two years in Special Operations Command, assuming
roles ranging from technology acquisition to chief aviator and flight lead; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Englen accumulated nearly 8,000 flight hours during his service,
carrying out more than 2,500 combat missions across the globe; his earlier assignments
included CH-47D operations in Germany and Korea, after beginning his Army career as a UH-
1H mechanic; and
WHEREAS, Doug Englen holds a bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University; he received advanced military education through the Army War College, FAA
certifications, and completion of elite programs, including the Air Force Weapons School and
Marine Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course; and
WHEREAS, for his service to our country, Mr. Englen was awarded the Distinguished
Service Medal, two Silver Star medals, Legion of Merit, three Distinguished Flying Cross
medals, two Bronze Star Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, nine Air Medal with Valor
Device (Numeral 8), four Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, Army
Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (one Bronze Service Star), Southwest
Asia Service Medal (three Bronze Service Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Medal,
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2) , Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service
Ribbon (Numeral 5), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), NATO Medal (one Bronze Star),
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait), Combat Action Badge, Master Army Aviator
Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Parachutist Badge; and
WHEREAS, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Doug Englen enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Tina, and their children, Chris (Rachelle), Alexandria (John), Catheryn,
and Elizabeth, and four cherished grandchildren; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Englen is wholly committed to the noble precepts of public service and
political engagement that have earned Tennessee recognition as the Volunteer State, and he
should be specially recognized; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we hereby commend Doug Englen for his honorable and astute service as
Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party and salute his unswerving commitment
to living the examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.