The bald eagle symbolizes the pride and commitment that the people of Texas have for their country. Ancestors who fought in the American Revolution and for the Republic of Texas instilled a feeling of pride and responsibility to serve. After the Civil War, the Texas Rangers and the U.S. Army brought law and order to the Texas Plains. Many Terry County citizens have served their nation honorably in every major conflict involving the United States, and Brigadier General Ray Brownfield, Jr. is presented as a distinguished representative of those citizens.