[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E892]
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                HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHAUN EASLEY

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                            HON. DENNY HECK

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. HECK. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence, Department of Defense and Intelligence 
Overhead Architecture Subcommittee, I rise today to congratulate United 
States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Shaun Easley for his 
exceptionally meritorious service while serving as a Congressional 
Liaison Officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) 
from December 2015 to June 2018.
  While at NGA, Lt. Col. Easley exhibited superior leadership and 
became a well of institutional knowledge for the organization. Thanks 
to his exemplary work, the relationship between Congress and NGA is 
stronger than ever. He is a force-multiplier, widely known for the 
quality of his work by officials across the government.
  Lt. Col. Easley has a knack for making the seemingly inaccessible, 
within reach. When I have worked with the National Geospatial-
Intelligence Agency, I find them to be professional and informed on 
parliamentary procedure, which enhances productivity between the 
legislative and executive branches of government. The high level of 
detail in the discourse between the NGA and me reflects back on Lt. 
Col. Easley's extensive experience and expertise, which he clearly 
provides to key agency stakeholders informing them on the intricacies 
of the legislative process.
  I watched closely when the NGA Director, Robert Cardillo, testified 
during the agency's first open hearing in front of the Senate Select 
Committee on Intelligence in 2016. The Director's comprehensive 
Statement for the Record helped enrich transparency, and drive 
understanding of NGA's unique capabilities and mission with members of 
Congress and the American public. It came as no surprise to me that 
Shaun supported that mission, continuing the high standards set by the 
NGA personnel. Shaun's impact will long be appreciated by the National 
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and by my fellow members of Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Lieutenant Colonel Easley for his dedication and service on 
behalf of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the United 
States, and to wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

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