
Texas American Legion Commander: ‘State Land Officer Must Go’
Investment officer rips Veterans Cemeteries for ‘money-losing’ (AUSTIN, Texas – December 1, 2021) – The commander of the state American Legion, Bret Watson, called for the resignation of the Texas General Land Office’s chief investment officer for comments that are “profoundly disrespectful to veterans and their families.” CIO Rusty Martin called veterans cemeteries a “money-losing proposition” during an October 28 meeting of state agencies. “Mr. Martin is not a veteran,