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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Ladies and Gentlemen,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>George has asked that I announce to the riders in North Texas that
an announcement has been made naming the new State Captain for the PGR in
Texas. The announcement came from the PGR National Ride Captain. The
text is included below in its entirety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>I would like to personally and publicly thank George for his
unqualified dedication and hard work during his tenure as State Captain.
We have the privilege of having been able to get to know George and have him
here in North Texas for a long time and all know his commitment to those we
serve and the riders. We are truly fortunate for this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Please join me in welcoming our new State Captain and wishing him
well in what is a difficult position. The announcement:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>George Raglin has asked for a promotion to the flag
line. As much as I hate it, he has been given that promotion. He
has done an amazing job in <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>Texas and tho he will be missed in the leadership roles he
will been a great contribution to the flag line. He has graciously
offered to help thru <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>the transition and I know Texas will be just fine! Please
join me in thanking him for all he has done and will continue to do in the
Great State of Texas!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>Lou Frietas has served as RC, SRC, ADSC and now serves as a
Deputy State Captain. He is active in his community and has served on the
Lake Conroe Fire Department. He is an Army Veteran as well. He has
agreed to take the new position of Texas State Captain. Please update
your contact<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>information and join me in welcoming Lou. I have no doubt
he will do an outstanding job!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>Greatest Respects,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>Louann Thomas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:windowtext'>National Captain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:windowtext'>Patriot Guard Riders<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'><a href="http://www.patriotguard.org"><span style='color:
windowtext'>www.patriotguard.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Steve Lucas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'>Deputy State Captain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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