SR 113 (LSB 6266SS (8) 83)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113

BY  QUIRMBACH

A Resolution honoring David K. Rehbein, National Commander of the American Legion, for his national service.

   WHEREAS, David K. Rehbein has just completed a year of service as the National Commander of the 2.7 million-member American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization; and
   WHEREAS, Mr. Rehbein is a United States Army veteran, who served as an infantryman with the 4th and 1st Armored Divisions in Germany from 1970 to 1971, attaining the rank of E-5; and
   WHEREAS, following his military service Mr. Rehbein came to Iowa to complete his education at Iowa State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in physics in 1977 and a Master of Science degree in metallurgy in 1979; and
   WHEREAS, Mr. Rehbein then made Ames his home, working as a research metallurgist at the Ames Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, where he remained until his retirement in July 2008; and
   WHEREAS, in 1976, while still a student, Mr. Rehbein joined Post #37 of the American Legion in Ames, beginning a 33-year association that would take him to the Legion’s highest office; and
   WHEREAS, Mr. Rehbein served as a Post Commander, a Vice-Commander, Adjutant, the 6th District Commander, the State Vice-Commander, and a member of the National Executive Committee; and
   WHEREAS, as National Commander of the American Legion in 2008 and 2009, Mr. Rehbein traveled to 47 states, three United States territories, and 10 foreign countries, often accompanied by his wife Ann, working tirelessly on behalf of America’s soldiers and veterans; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate honors the distinguished career of David K. Rehbein 

—— soldier, scientist, and National Commander of the American Legion —— and thanks him for over 40 years of service to the nation and this state, and to the men and women who wear and have worn the uniform of our armed forces.