CLEVELAND, September 30 — Bobby J. Brown of BLET Division 574 (Amarillo, Texas) was elected General Chairman of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (former C&S, CRI&P, FWD) General Committee of Adjustment at their quadrennial meeting in Amarillo, Texas, September 15-16, 2011.
Brother Brown has held continuous membership in the BLET for nearly 32 years, first joining the Brotherhood on December 1, 1979.
Also elected were: 1st Vice Chairman Joe R. Berlin II (by acclamation), Division 189 (Fort Worth, Texas); 2nd Vice Chairman Barry W. Allen, Division 186 (Denver, Colo.); 3rd Vice Chairman Craig B. Knight (by acclamation), Division 703 (Teague, Texas); Secretary-Treasurer Tim R. Williamson (by acclamation), Division 430 (Trinidad, Colo.); and Alternate Secretary-Treasurer Steve Brant (by acclamation), Division 186 (Denver, Colo.).
BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce congratulated Brother Brown on his election.
“I have every confidence that Brother Brown, along with all the officers of the General Committee, will do an excellent job of representing their members and enforcing their contract,” President Pierce said.
He also recognized outgoing General Chairman Austin Morrison of BLET Division 574 (Amarillo, Texas), thanking him for his many years of service to the BLET.
“Brother Morrison faithfully served the Brotherhood as General Chairman for 22 years,” President Pierce said. “That is a long time to serve any elected office, and on behalf of the entire BLET, I thank Austin Morrison for his dedication and commitment.”
Upon advising the National Division of the election results, Brother Morrison said: “As Chairman for 22 years it has been a true blessing and pleasure to have worked with each of you in the preservation and future of our great Brotherhood.”