84R5546 JGH-D
By: Isaac H.R. No. 142
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Retired U.S. Army Colonel David Michael Annen Sr. of
Spring Branch is celebrating his 62nd birthday on January 21, 2015,
and this is a fitting opportunity to honor him for his distinguished
record of military service; and
WHEREAS, Born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donald and Dorothy
Annen in 1953, David Annen graduated from Madison West High School
in 1971; he received his degree from the U.S. Military Academy at
West Point in 1975 and was simultaneously commissioned as a 2nd
lieutenant in the U.S. Army; assigned to the field artillery, he
rose to command two batteries, a battalion, and a brigade; he later
served as inspector general of the 1st Cavalry Division and as chief
of staff to the 5th Army; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding officer served with distinction
both stateside and abroad; his postings included Fort Sill,
Oklahoma, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Fort
Hood, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and Fort Sam Houston, as
well as bases in Wertheim, Giessen, and Frankfurt in West Germany;
over the years, he continued his military education at numerous
schools, including the U.S. Army War College; and
WHEREAS, After retiring in 2005, Colonel Annen settled in
Spring Branch, where he currently works for the defense contractor
General Dynamics; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and
support of his wife of nearly 40 years, Kristie Annen, as well as
that of his children, David, Katherine, and Adam; and
WHEREAS, With the passage of another year, Colonel Annen may
reflect with pride on his exemplary career in the U.S. armed forces
and know that he has earned the deepest gratitude of his fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Colonel David Michael Annen Sr. for his
service to our nation and congratulate him on the occasion of his
62nd birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Colonel Annen as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.