[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 106 (Thursday, July 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BRIAN NEWBY ON HIS PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF MAJOR GENERAL

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2015

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brian C. Newby on his 
promotion to the rank of Major General, United States Air Force.
   I have known Major General Newby for many years and have the honor 
of calling him my friend. He is a man of integrity and kindness. He is 
the epitome of what a General should be.
   Major General Newby was born in Dayton, Ohio, but attended Western 
Hills High School in Fort Worth. He was commissioned in 1983 as a 
distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program at Texas Tech 
University and earned a law degree from the University of Texas Law 
School in 1986.
   For more than 25 years he has been a true National Guardsman, 
serving his country while also working at senior positions in 
government and at a top legal firm.
   He served as the Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Texas 
Air National Guard before being promoted to Brigadier General.
   Major General Newby also served as Chief of Staff to former Texas 
Governor Rick Perry and in that capacity co-chaired the State of Texas' 
recovery efforts following Hurricane Ike. He also served as the 
Governor's General Counsel before being appointed to serve as Chief of 
Staff.
   He currently holds an Of Counsel position at Cantey Hanger, LLP of 
Fort Worth while also maintaining his own legal practice.
   Major General Newby has been and continues to be an incredible 
public servant.

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