[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E526-E527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. GEORGE J. PAPPAS

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today on behalf of 
myself, Representative Conaway from Texas, Representative LoBiondo from 
New Jersey, Representative Nunes from California, Mr. Rogers from 
Michigan, and Representative Thornberry from Texas to honor Mr. George 
J. Pappas, Professional Staff Member of the Permanent Select Committee 
on Intelligence and retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel.
  During his time with the House Intelligence Committee, Mr. Pappas 
traveled extensively on bi-partisan congressional delegations, leading 
world-wide congressional trips for individual Members of Congress and 
group delegations. He has specific knowledge and expertise in engaging 
partner allies and emerging democracies from Eastern Europe, East Asia, 
and Western Africa. He advised bipartisan Members of the House on 
issues related to national security, cyber security, nuclear non-
proliferation, global conflict, military intelligence operations, and 
institutional organizations within the Department of Defense.
  Before serving as an exceptional policy advisor, he dedicated 24 
years to active military service, holding a number of command and staff 
assignments including Deputy Commander United States Special Operation 
Command--Korea and Chief of Civil Affairs, United States Forces Korea. 
He also served as Operations Officer, Company Commander and Special 
Forces Detachment Command, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne); and 
Battery Commander and Brigade Fire Support Office in the 82nd Airborne 
Division.
  His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star 
Medal, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, three Meritorious 
Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation 
Medal, Joint

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Service Achievement Medal, Four Army Achievement Medals, Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea 
Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Service 
Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, two Joint Meritorious Unit 
Awards, two Army Superior Unit Awards, and the Master Parachutist 
Badge, Special Forces Tab.
  Mr. Pappas received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Saint 
Bonaventure University and his Masters of Science in Resource 
Management from Troy University. His military education includes the 
Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Defense Language 
Institute Foreign Language Center, Special Forces Qualification Course, 
Air Command and Staff College, U.S. Army Force Management School, and 
the Armed Forces Staff College.
  Mr. Speaker, George Pappas has dedicated his career in service of his 
country, and I ask that you join with me today to acknowledge Mr. 
George J. Pappas for his tremendous contributions to the security of 
the United States of America.

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