assistance in coordinating the historic event. On July 5 the
Cheyenne and Casper newspapers covered the society in a
feature article. KTWO television filmed the proclamation
event and interviewed State President Thompson as a
feature story highlighting the society's goals to grow and
build local chapters.
The High Plains Chapter
NSSAR Registrar General Russell DeVenney and his
wife, Laura; NSSAR Inspector General Warren Alter;
District Vice President General John Robinson and his
wife, Barbara; DAR Vice President General Mary Agnes
McAleenan; and Wyoming Society DAR Regent Susan
Haines. Honored guests at the High Plains Chapter-hosted
SAR-DAR Fellowship & Recognition event in Cheyenne
were VPG Robinson presented State President David
Thompson with the District Meritorious Service Medal for
his outstanding leadership since taking office in 2014. U.S.
Sens. Michael B. Enzi and John Barrasso, M.D., sent letters
of greeting, which WYSSAR President Thompson read
aloud.
Robinson presented seven NSSAR Awards earned by
Wyoming at the 125th National Congress, and awarded
the Liberty Medal to State Registrar Bill Teter (oak leaf
cluster) and State Secretary/Treasurer Lt. Col. Ed Dutton.
Robinson presented the VPG Certificate to Bill Teter for
his service as District VPG during 2009-2010 and 2013-
2014; and the NSSAR Librarian General's letter
acknowledging Edward Thompson and State President
Thompson as Benjamin Franklin-level contributors to the
National SAR Library.
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From left, Edward Thompson Jr.; State President Col. David Thompson;
State Trustee Judge Robert Allen; and State Registrar Mr. William Teter
at the Wyoming Governor's Proclamation Ceremony, July 7.