[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1581-E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR WILLIAM ``BILL'' J. GOLEMBIEWSKI

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 2017

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Major 
William ``Bill'' J. Golembiewski for his exemplary dedication to duty 
and service as an Army Congressional Fellow and Congressional Budget 
Liaison for the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management 
and Comptroller). Major Golembiewski is transitioning from his present 
assignment to serve as an operations officer for the 3rd U.S. Infantry 
Regiment, The Old Guard.

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  A native of Southern California, Major Golembiewski was commissioned 
as an infantry officer after his graduation from California State 
University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science degree. He also has a 
Master's degree in Legislative Affairs from the George Washington 
University.
  Golembiewski has served in a broad range of assignments during his 
Army career. He served as the Alpha Company and later as the Heavy 
Weapons Airborne Platoon Leader for the 173rd Airborne Brigade in 
Vicenza, Italy. As the Heavy Weapons Platoon Leader, Major Golembiewski 
deployed to Afghanistan in 2007. After his tour, Major Golembiewski was 
assigned to Southern California, where he served as the operations 
officer for the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion--Southern California and 
later commanded the Riverside Company in the U.S. Army Recruiting 
Battalion.
  In 2012, Major Golembiewski left for his second deployment to 
Afghanistan where he commanded the Bravo Troop, 6-1 Cavalry of the 1st 
Striker Brigade Combat Team. After two successful company command 
assignments, he served as an operations officer for the 1st Striker 
Brigade, 1st Armor Division. In that assignment he was nominated and 
selected for the U.S. Army Congressional Fellowship Program.
  In 2015, as an Army Congressional Fellow, I had the privilege of 
working with Major Golembiewski in my office for a year and during his 
subsequent assignment as a Congressional Budget Liaison for the U.S. 
Army. Major Golembiewski worked tirelessly with Members of Congress and 
their staffs to accurately articulate the Army's budget positions to 
the Appropriations Committees. His professionalism, diligence, and 
commitment to the mission are unmatched, and his work both as a fellow 
and as a liaison very effectively represented the U.S. Army and the 
Department of Defense to the United States Congress.
  The foundation of Major Golembiewski military success is his family. 
He is a devoted husband to his wife, Ginger, and committed father to 
his daughter, Sienna, and his son, Grant. The Golembiewski family's 
commitment to this nation is a testament of the Army's values. They 
best exemplify the spirit of selfless service, and their care for 
others permeates in every aspects of their lives.
  Throughout his career, Major Golembiewski has positively impacted 
soldiers, peers, and superiors. Our country has benefited tremendously 
from his extraordinary leadership, judgment, and passion. I join my 
colleagues today in honoring his dedication to our Nation and 
invaluable service to the United States Congress as an Army 
Congressional Liaison.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with Major 
Bill Golembiewski over the last three years. On behalf of a grateful 
nation, I join my colleagues today in recognizing and commending Bill 
for his service to our country, and we wish him all the best as he 
continues his service in the United States Army.

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