User:Edwin Thomson Greiner

Edwin Thomson Greiner professionally practices as a registered patent attorney, mediator and arbitrator in the Greiner-Thomson Law Firm (Website - www.GTLFLLC.com). Mr. Greiner volunteers time to many community projects. Since 2009, Mr. Greiner has been an Admiral in the Texas Navy, commissioned by Texas Governor Rick Perry. In this capacity, and as Commodore-President of the non-profit corporation, "Texas Navy & Marines", he has successfully petitioned the Texas State Board of Education to include in 7th grade public school history textbooks, the history of the Texas Navy for the first time in Texas history. Currently he is spearheading a project to construct an operational 19th century Texas Navy flagship to use as an educational platform for Texas youth to teach maritime and leadership skills.

Mr. Greiner is related to CHARLES THOMSON as his great, great, great, great, great, great uncle. Charles Thomson was the Secretary of the Indian Treaty at Easton in 1757. He was given the nickname by the Delaware Indians of "Weghwulawmoend" or The Man Who Tells the Truth. Charles Thomson was the only Secretary to the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1789, which Congress had 16 Presidents. As Secretary, Mr. Thomson was a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence along with John Hancock on July 4, 1776. The Congressional delegates looked to Mr. Thomson for his veracity proclaiming "Here Comes The Truth". He was held in such high esteem the Gazette of the United States printed on July 25, 1789:

"When Heav'n propitious smiled upon our arms, Or scenes adverse spread terror and alarms, Through every change the patriot was the same- And FAITH and HOPE attended THOMSON'S name."

Charles Thomson was the Creator of the GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES.

As a Greek and Latin Scholar, Charles Thomson was the sole translator of the Greek Septuagint Bible into English, which after nine years of endeavor, was published in 1803 by the female printer, Jane Aitken, in Philadelphia.

Edwin Greiner is also related to William M. Thomson, D.D., who was a missionary to the Holy Land for forty years from 1835-1875 and authored the three volume, 1992 page work, "The Land and The Book".

Edwin Greiner is also related to the Rev. James Thomson, who founded Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana in 1827.

Edwin Greiner is also related to Charles A. Thomson, who served in many capacities;as Director of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization) Staff in the Department of State; Executive Secretary of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO; Counselor for UNESCO Affairs of the American Embassy in Paris; and as United States representative at UNESCO. Charles A. Thomson was co-author of the book "UNESCO Purpose Progress Prospects".

Mr. Greiner is proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps where he served with commendation, graduating first in his class in Non-Commissioned Officers School. He also participated in the Marine Corps Marathon, scored a perfect 300 points on the Marine Corps physical fitness test, boxed with the Marine Corps in Quantico and played semi-pro soccer on the Marine Corps Soccer Team.

His many interests include being a pilot, outdoor activities, travel, athletics and U.S. Constitutional law. He enjoys, hiking to summit 13, 14 and 15ers, skiing internationally, sailing, SCUBA, etc. He authors a blog on current events and U.S. Constitutional law. His new aspiration is to visit some of the places his father served in during WWII, which include: Guadalcanal, Tinian, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Canton Island, Papua New Guinea, Tarawa, Wake Island, Australia and also Kashmir.

The pride of his life is his daughter, Lauren.