[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SALUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ANDREW LOTWIN ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Lieutenant Colonel 
Andrew Lotwin on his retirement after 20 years of distinguished service 
in the United States Army. I had the good fortune to have Lt. Col. 
Lotwin serve as a Military Fellow in my office for a year, and the 
further good fortune of developing a lasting friendship with him and 
his wonderful family. I can say without reservation that Lt. Col. 
Lotwin truly exemplifies what it means to wear the uniform of our great 
nation. His patriotism, intelligence and integrity and service are an 
example to all.
  Lt. Col. Lotwin began what would become a distinguished military 
career more than twenty years ago when he entered the United States 
Military Academy at West Point. During his military career he also 
received master's degrees from the University of California at Los 
Angeles and Webster University, and studied national security at 
Georgetown University. He also served as a faculty member at the United 
States Military Academy and at other prestigious military schools and 
conferences.
  Throughout his career, Lt. Col. Lotwin specialized in intelligence 
issues, military procurement and relations with Congress. He served as 
a program manager in the Joint Program office for the Predator UAV. He 
formed a joint government-industry team to support a fielding plan for 
the JSTARS program. And as the U.S. Army representative to the NATO 
Alliance Ground Surveillance Steering Committee, Lt. Col. Lotwin saved 
the U.S. Government millions of dollars by establishing the JSTARS 
Common Ground Station as the baseline architecture for this NATO 
initiative.
  Early in his career, Lt. Col. Lotwin served as a special agent in the 
Pentagon's Counterintelligence Detachment. He returned to the field of 
intelligence in recent years in his capacity as Special Assistant to 
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs. Lt. Col. 
Lotwin represented the Department of Defense in the areas of 
Intelligence, Space, Special Access Programs, and Information 
Technology critical to the Global War on Terrorism. Lt. Col. Lotwin 
displayed his trademark skills of leadership, management, 
professionalism and discretion. They served him well on Capitol Hill, 
where he became a vital link between Congress and the Pentagon and 
helped facilitate a better understanding of complicated matters vital 
to our national security.
  Mr. Speaker, I got to know Lt. Col. Lotwin best during the year he 
served as my Military Fellow. He was an invaluable and truly wonderful 
presence in my office. He's the kind of guy who instantly earns your 
friendship with his humor and your respect with his intelligence. He 
brought not just a career-long knowledge of the Army and our Armed 
Forces, but his interest and aptitude in a wide array of other issues 
made him a valuable member of my team. His insight and advice helped me 
represent and serve the people of the Tenth Congressional District in 
California.
  Andrew and his wife Holly are blessed with three wonderful children--
Amanda, Dana, and Noah. I really believe that military families are one 
of our country's most precious military resources, and this is 
certainly the case with the Lotwins. Holly's devotion to Andrew, their 
family and our country are evident. Like Andrew, she is a great 
American hero.
  As Andrew Lotwin begins what is sure to be a remarkable second 
career, I wish him and his family all the best. America has been 
blessed to have him in our Armed Forces, and I applaud him for his 
continued service to our country.

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