[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 15, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1282]
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            HONORING THE MEMORY OF GENERAL GEORGE A. BUSKIRK

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2019

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today in commemoration 
and remembrance of General George A. Buskirk, former Adjutant of the 
Indiana National Guard, who passed away on October 8, 2019.
  Born in 1949 in Indianapolis to George and Mary (Carriger) Buskirk, 
General Buskirk committed his life to serving his fellow Hoosiers and 
defending the country he loved. His long record of public service is 
testament to his dedication to our country.
  General Buskirk received his business degree from Butler University, 
as well as a law degree from Indiana University. He enlisted in the 
Indiana National Guard in January 1978, where he was appointed as First 
Lieutenant. Throughout a distinguished military career that spanned 
four decades, General Buskirk served in a variety of roles, including 
Defense Counsel, Staff Judge Advocate, Brigade Judge Advocate, 
Assistant Adjutant General and Adjutant General. Outside of his 
military career, General Buskirk had an esteemed legal career which 
included his admittance as a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of 
Indiana as well as his tenure as the President of the Indianapolis Bar 
Association.
  He will also be remembered for his devoted service to our community. 
General Buskirk served as National Treasurer for the American Legion 
for more than two decades, President of the Indiana War Memorial 
Commission, and he was on the Indiana State Armory Board. In addition, 
he served as Chairman of the Board of Saint Mary of the Woods College 
in Terra Haute, Indiana and he was a member of the Ivy Tech Foundation 
Board of Trustees. In 2016, he was appointed to the Indianapolis Board 
of Public Health and Safety by Mayor Joseph Hogsett.
  I am also particularly honored that General Buskirk served on my 
Service Academy Committee, where for many years he helped me nominate 
bright young students in our community to the U.S. Armed Forces' 
storied institutions of higher learning.
  General Buskirk lived an honorable life of service to our community 
and our country, and he will be greatly missed. I send my deepest 
condolences to his loved ones.

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