[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 186 (Wednesday, November 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MR. BRIAN GREER

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2019

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I wish to recognize Mr. Brian 
Greer, upon his departure as Professional Staff Member, Readiness 
Subcommittee, House Armed Services Committee to the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
  In this role, Mr. Greer was responsible for a portfolio consisting of 
Army readiness, training, logistics, and maintenance policies and 
programs; organic industrial base policy; the Defense Logistics Agency; 
civilian personnel and service contracts. Brian has served as a 
Professional Staff Member in the House Armed Services Committee since 
October of 2016. Prior to his time in the House of Representatives, 
Brian served as the Military Legislative Assistant to Senate Minority 
Leader Senator Charles Schumer, where he advised the Senator on 
defense, foreign policy and energy issues. Brian has also served as a 
Legislative Assistant for Representatives John Boccieri, Parker 
Griffith, and David Scott. Finally, Brian spent time working as a 
Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for 
Legislative Affairs focusing on installations and environment as well 
as operational energy plans and programming. His vast experience in 
defense policy, both on the Hill and in the Pentagon, has helped senior 
leaders make informed decisions for over a decade.
  Brian is a native of Marietta, Georgia, holds a Master of 
International Affairs from Columbia University's School of 
International and Public Affairs where he focused on international 
security policy and a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from 
the University of Virginia. Brian is also an avid supporter of the 
Atlanta Falcons.
  Brian is married to Natalie, who continues to support him in his 
service to our nation.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Congress and a grateful Nation, 
I extend our deepest appreciation to Brian Greer for his dedicated 
service to the U.S. House of Representatives and to our Nation. We wish 
him the best as he moves on to his next role.

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