[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING COLONEL LEE HUDSON

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2016

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a very special individual, 
Colonel Lee Hudson. He currently serves as commander of the Blue Grass 
Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky and is retiring from military service 
following a long and distinguished career.
   Colonel Hudson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry 
in 1990 following completion of a BS degree from Auburn University. He 
holds an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University and a Master's degree in 
National Security Strategy from the National War College.
   Colonel Hudson has served our nation in many leadership positions 
over his career, including Commander of the 1st Special Forces Group 
(Airborne) Support Battalion from 2008-2010 and Commander of the 
Mission Support Element, United States Army Office of Military Support 
from 2010-2012, supporting strength-of-force and counterterrorism 
missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines, and North Africa. It has 
been my honor to know him as Commander of Blue Grass Army Depot in 
Richmond, Kentucky, where he has led in an exemplary manner and his 
service is greatly appreciated by the community.
   Colonel Hudson's awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Joint 
Service Commendation Medal; Korea Defense Service Medal; Army 
Commendation Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War On Terror (GWOT) 
Service Medal; and Master Parachutist, Ranger, Pathfinder, and Air 
Assault Badges.
   Colonel Hudson is to be commended for his service, dedication, and 
loyalty to our nation through his years of leadership in the United 
States Army. I join with a grateful nation in thanking him and wishing 
him the best in the years to come. It is my honor to recognize this 
great American before the United States House of Representatives.

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