Members of Chapter 57, Texas Sons of the American Revolution, met at the Jalapeno Tree Restaurant in Longview for the August meeting. President John Bolton called the meeting to order with the pledges to the American, Texas and SAR flags. Minutes and treasurer’s reports were approved.
President Bolton asked Compatriot Dr. Warren Hunt to present the SAR EMS Award to Mike Adams of Good Shepherd Hospital EMS group for saving a life.
President Bolton welcomed and introduced the evening guests.
Compatriot Mike Everheart was asked to present one of his Revolutionary ancestors – Elias Alexander, veteran of King’s Mountain.
Everheart also introduced program speaker Major General John T. Furlow. General Furlow retired in March 2009 after serving over 30 years of distinguished service. Gen. Furlow continues to serve veterans through his active participation in veterans issues and affairs. He serves on the Tyler Veterans and Community Roundtable.
Gen. Furlow gave the history of his Clark family, who fought in many Revolutionary battles in South Carolina before moving to East Texas and serving in the Texas Revolution and the Civil War.
Gen. Furlow is an active member of Captain William Barron Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
President Bolton announced the next meeting will be Oct. 4 at the Jalapeno Restaurant, 508 N. Eastman Rd., Longview, with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7.
The SAR chapter is recruiting new members. Any male who can trace his lineage back to a family member who served in the American Revolution is invited to attend meetings. Help is available for applications. For information, call 903-988-1591 or 903- 236-7717.
