[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. PATRICK THOMPSON

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Patrick 
(Pat) Thompson and his service to Virginia' s First District.
  Pat earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies and Master 
of Arts in Christian Studies from Duke University in North Carolina. 
Pat served as the Director of Basketball Operations for Duke Men's 
Basketball team and continues to remind my staff that Duke is a 
powerhouse for basketball. Upon graduation from Duke, Pat commissioned 
into the United States Army Reserves as a military intelligence 
officer, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring 
Freedom. Currently, Pat serves as a Captain in the United States Army 
Reserves.
  Pat began as my Military Legislative Assistant in February 2016 and 
will be concluding his tenure in February 2019. During his three years 
serving Virginia's First District, Pat has helped me as a staff liaison 
to the House Armed Services Committee but specifically aiding in my 
role as Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Chairman and 
Readiness Subcommittee Chairman. Pat provided me with guidance as 
Congress seeks to advance the United States Navy mission of increasing 
fleet size to 355 ships, promoting an increase in submarines to combat 
foreign enemies, improving sailor training, and increasing military 
readiness.
  Pat exercises the Army values every day with his service before self-
mentality shown through his dedication and work ethic. I would like to 
thank Pat for the fantastic job he's done over the past 3 years. I wish 
Pat the best as he continues his journey on the other side of the 
Capitol as National Security Advisor for Senator Roger Wicker.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing Patrick Thompson 
for his dedicated service to Virginia's First District. May God bless 
Pat as he continues his career in public service.

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