(Rockwall) November 5, 2012 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted its National Defense Luncheon on Saturday, November 3 at the Rockwall County Library.
Chapter Regent, Peggy Atterberry, introduced guest speaker, Admiral Robert Smith, III. Admiral Smith is a Fate, Texas native who married his hometown sweetheart, Mary Sue Reinhardt, daughter of Virginia and Judge Mike Reinhardt.
Robert Smith’s distinguished military career spanned over 35 years. In addition to his military career, he worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas. Presently, he is President of Texas A & M University Galveston.
Smith spoke about America’s military history past and present, the United States Constitution, and the importance of maintaining America’s military forces to protect the nation.
The DAR National Defense Committee was established in 1926. Although DAR supports no candidates and is non-political, the National Defense committee encourages an informed membership, and thereby an informed public, to understand issues relevant to the sovereignty and independence of our nation.
The DAR believes that a strong military is vital to American national defense. DAR members encourage others to vote, communicate with government officials, promote strong principles in education, and unwaveringly support the Constitution of the United States of America, the patriotic values of our country, and the military men and women who serve the nation.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support a superior education for our nation’s children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. DAR is one of the world’s largest American service organizations.
For more information about DAR, contact Peggy Atterberry at 972-771-5067.
Submitted by Joy Greenwalt.
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