[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF ERIC LANDIS

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2019

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Eric Landis, who is stepping 
down as my Senior Defense and Homeland Security Advisor to take on a 
new role with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Eric serves our 
nation proudly as a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard. In 2010, 
he was deployed to Europe in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and to 
Iraq for a 10 month tour in support of Operation New Dawn. On behalf of 
a grateful nation, I thank him for his service and patriotism.
  I first became acquainted with Eric Landis when we worked together in 
the administration of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher. Eric later took 
the Constitutional Law Courses I taught at the University of Kentucky. 
He subsequently worked on my congressional campaign, and after I was 
elected to Congress in 2012, Eric moved to Washington D.C. and became a 
crucial member of my staff. He understands issues that are important to 
the people of Kentucky's Sixth District, particularly matters dealing 
with national security, our military, and veterans' affairs. Eric's 
patriotism shines through every day and his love of country is evident 
to all who meet him.
  Eric Landis brought infectious enthusiasm and unwavering optimism to 
his daily work. He treated each of my constituents with the utmost 
respect and was able to diffuse any contentious situation. Eric's 
dedication to the people of Kentucky's Sixth District is unparalleled 
and unwavering. He leaves a lasting legacy as a servant leader.
  I am honored to call Eric Landis a loyal and trusted friend. I wish 
him all the best as he leaves to take on a new opportunity. I thank 
Eric Landis for his friendship, his tireless work on behalf of the 
people of the Sixth District, and his outstanding service to our 
country.

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