[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E45-E46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DAVIS S. WELCH

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Davis S. Welch as 
he retires following 38 years of distinguished service to the Army and 
the nation. Throughout his extraordinary career, he embodied the duty, 
honor, and loyalty that makes the U.S. Army the world's premier 
fighting force.
  Davis' commitment to investing his gifts, talents, and abilities in 
service of his nation is a deeply held creed that speaks to the 
generosity and activism of a true and devoted patriot. Throughout his 
career, he earned numerous academic and military accolades, including 
the Legion of Merit, that garnered the respect and admiration of his 
peers. Davis was instrumental in balancing immediate needs within 
resource constraints while expertly and expeditiously funding peacetime 
and war-related Theater, Joint, and Operational Needs Statements. His 
resume tells the story of a man unafraid to embrace the challenges that 
forge the leaders our nation needs.

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  For near four decades, Davis positively impacted all those around 
him, while zealously safeguarding the sanctity of our public accounts 
and our public trust. We have all benefited from his extraordinary 
guidance, judgment, and character. His dedicated service has greatly 
contributed to the security of this Country, and of free peoples around 
the world.
  Retirement is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed. It is not the end 
of a career, but the beginning of a new adventure. It is my honor to 
recognize the selfless service and sacrifice of Davis Welch as he 
starts this new chapter of his life. On behalf of a grateful nation, I 
thank him for his superb work and wish him the very best.

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