[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING RETIRING TSA DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR ROD ALLISON

  (Mr. KATKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Roderick Allison, 
Acting Deputy Administrator of the Transportation Security 
Administration, who recently announced his retirement from TSA after 33 
years of government service.
  Mr. Allison's career began in 1985 with 13 years in the U.S. Army at 
the National Security Agency and 7th Special Forces Group.
  In 1998, Director Allison's career with the Federal Air Marshal 
Service began when the program was part of the FAA.
  Following the events of 9/11, Mr. Allison returned to the Federal Air 
Marshal Service and has served with distinction in several critical 
roles throughout TSA, including Acting Administrator, Acting Chief of 
Staff, and Acting Chief of Operations.
  Since becoming Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service in May of 
2014, Mr. Allison has been widely recognized for his resolute 
leadership, integrity, and commitment to the mission of TSA and the 
Federal Air Marshal Service. He truly is a leader among leaders. He has 
established a lasting legacy, both through action and mentorship, that 
will continue to have a positive impact on TSA and Federal Air Marshal 
Service personnel for many years to come.

  Thank you for your service, Mr. Allison.

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