TN HJR0979

Honors Lieutenant Colonel Brian E. Celatka upon his retirement from the Tennessee National Guard after a military career beginning in January 1985

Recognizes service with the 101st Airborne Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the 2nd Infantry Division in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, and combat deployments to Baghdad, Iraq (2008-2009) and Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (2018-2019)

Notes major awards including the Master Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and Tennessee National Guard Distinguished Service Medal

Acknowledges his 2023 selection as legislative liaison for Governor Bill Lee and legislative director for the Tennessee Military Department

Directs preparation of an appropriate copy of the resolution for presentation