[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 173 (Monday, November 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR HENRY WELFORD JACKSON II'S 33 YEARS OF SERVICE 
                       IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2011

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute to 
Sergeant Major Henry Welford Jackson II for 33 years of exceptional 
service to the United States Army. Sergeant Major Jackson plans to 
retire from active duty on December 3, 2011.
  Henry W. Jackson II entered the United States Army on July 5, 1977. 
His extensive military education and training has allowed him to excel 
as both a soldier and a teacher. He received an Associate Degree in 
Criminal Justice from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii, a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Park University in 
Parkville, Missouri and is currently pursuing a Masters in Criminal 
Justice with Troy University.
  Since 2004, Sergeant Major Jackson has served as the Inspector 
General Sergeant Major with the Office of the Inspector General, where 
he worked with utmost distinction as the senior enlisted advisor and 
assistant to the Inspector General, Senior Noncommissioned Officer, and 
Senior Assistant Inspector General.
  His outstanding leadership during his final tour of a distinguished 
33-year active duty career exemplifies the highest traditions of 
service while positively influencing virtually every major aspect of 
the Army. During this period, Sergeant Major Jackson's record of 
accomplishments set a standard of excellence in keeping with the 
proudest traditions of military service. As the principal enlisted 
advisor, his candid and insightful counsel was essential in informing 
senior Army leadership on issues impacting the force and representing 
the Soldier's perspective on these issues.
  Within the Agency, he supervised readiness and training of IG offices 
worldwide for attendance in the Army's premiere training institution--
the Inspector General School; and he was instrumental in the selection 
of senior non-commissioned officers for Inspector General assignments 
across the Army. He also served as a trusted confidant to the Sergeant 
Major of the Army, advising him on all aspects of Army and Soldier 
issues. During his time with the United States Army Inspector General 
Agency, he personally mentored and inspired over 4,230 officers, non-
commissioned officers, and civilians to graduate from the Inspector 
General School. He meticulously ensured that Inspectors General across 
the Army provide only the finest support to the Army's senior leaders, 
and that those personnel selected to be Army Inspectors General were 
only soldiers and civilians of the highest caliber. He has continuously 
trained and mentored Inspector General Personnel across the Army, 
ensuring they maintain the highest degree of professionalism and 
expertise in their assignments as Army Inspectors General.
  Prior to his current assignment, SGM Jackson served as the Chief 
Operations Sergeant and the Assistance and Investigations Non-
Commissioned Officer for Headquarters, Fifth United States Army at Fort 
Sam Houston.
  SGM Jackson has served in a variety of staff and leadership positions 
both in the states and overseas. Throughout his military career, he has 
served in a variety of units such as Airborne, Light & Mechanized 
Infantry assignments. Additionally, he has served as a Rifleman, Drill 
Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Operations Sergeant, 
and as an S-2 Non-Commissioned Officer.
  He has honorably been decorated with numerous awards and decorations, 
all of which are a true testament to his hard work and commitment to 
making our country a safer, more peaceful place.
  I would like to give my utmost sincere thanks to Henry for his 33 
years of service. SGM Jackson's decisive leadership and mentorship has 
left a lasting impression on the thousands of Soldiers he has 
interacted while in service, helping to develop Army Values and Warrior 
Ethos within all of them. Throughout his entire career, he has embodied 
the Noncommissioned Officer Creed and ensured mission accomplishment 
while always taking care of soldiers. I congratulate Sergeant Major 
Jackson on the completion of an exemplary active-duty career and wish 
him and his wife Jennifer well on the next phase of their life.

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