This resolution is a formal commendation of Brigadier General Kenneth N. Reed for his numerous professional achievements throughout his career in the United States Army. Brigadier General Reed, an Alabama native and a graduate of The University of Alabama, has had a distinguished military career, holding various leadership and staff positions. He has served in operations across the globe, including Bosnia and Iraq, and has received multiple awards and decorations for his service.

The resolution details Brigadier General Reed's educational background, including his civil engineering degree from The University of Alabama and his master's degrees from the University of Missouri-Rolla and the National Defense University. It also outlines his current role as the Commander and Division Engineer of the Southwestern Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The resolution, passed by the Alabama Legislature, serves as an expression of high regard and sincere appreciation for Brigadier General Reed's service and wishes him continued success and prosperity.