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“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Colonel Glenn Starnes, who passed away on 30 March 2020. Glenn was born 27 January 1959 as the second son of Charles and LaVerne Starnes. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1981 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Starnes led a life of service to both his country as a dedicated marine and to the Texas A&M community as a member of the Office of the Commandant's staff. Glenn served in the Marines for 30 years and commanded at every level, from field artillery battery to field artillery regiment. While serving his country, he was stationed in seven States and two countries. He fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom through two tours of duty in 2003 and 2005. Glenn also served on joint duty with the U.S. Central Command and later served as an exchange officer with the United Kingdom's Joint Headquarters. Colonel Starnes was awarded the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars, the Bronze Star with Combat ``V'' Device, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, and the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire from the Queen of England. After 30 years of service Glenn retired from the Marine Corps in 2011. In 2012, Colonel Starnes joined the Texas A&M University community as assistant commandant for operations and training for A&M's internationally recognized Corps of Cadets.…”