[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 135 (Thursday, July 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E709-E710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING COLONEL DAVID MCINTYRE, PH.D.

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2020

  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Dr. David McIntyre of College Station, Texas, who passed away on 8 
June 2020.

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  Dr. McIntyre was born on 13 May 1949, in Houston, Texas, to David and 
Mary McIntyre. From a young age, Dave felt a sense of duty and a call 
to selfless service which guided him throughout his life. He followed 
this call to the United States Military Academy at West Point where he 
was commissioned as armor officer in 1971. Following graduation from 
Airborne School and U.S. Army Ranger School, Dave was assigned as a 
scout platoon leader and jumpmaster in the 82nd Airborne Division at 
Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
  Over 30 years of dedicated service, Dave traveled all over the United 
States and to more than 45 foreign countries. He served with an armored 
cavalry reconnaissance unit at the Czechoslovakian border, flew to the 
base of Mt. Everest in a Russian Mi-17 Hip helicopter, participated in 
the changing of the guard with the Gurkha Rifles at the Khyber Pass, 
and led a delegation to Angkor Wat.
  In addition to his many years of service in the field, Dave placed 
great focus on academics and serving our country through education. He 
graduated with honors from the Command and General Staff College and 
earned his first master's degree from Auburn University. He then went 
on to serve as a professor of English literature at West Point while 
earning a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. After 30 years of 
service, Dave retired as a colonel from his post as Dean of Faculty and 
Academics at the National War College in Washington, D.C.
  In June 2008 Dave was appointed to the National Security Education 
Board by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the Senate. He 
served on this board for 4 years until 2012. From 2010 to 2014 he was a 
Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Homeland Security Studies and 
Analysis Institute in Washington, D.C. His time in D.C. also included 
providing congressional testimony and national strategic documents for 
the Army Chief of Staff and serving on the National Board of Directors 
of the InfraGard National Members Alliance. In addition to serving on 
many other boards and committees, he also served as a board member of 
the Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium.
  Following his retirement, David accepted a position as a professor at 
Texas A&M University through his role as founding director of the Texas 
A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service graduate Certificate 
in Homeland Security program, his legacy of expertise in homeland 
security will live long through the knowledge and expertise he shared 
with his students.
  Also, while serving as a professor at Texas A&M, Dave continued to 
advise the U.S. Government on many projects and published a series of 
textbooks on homeland security. Dave also spoke at conferences and 
events as a premier subject matter expert of homeland security.
  Dave's life was dedicated to his call to service, and through this 
journey he met his wife, Cathy. Together they raised two sons who share 
their father's spirit of service. He relished spending time with his 
family and seven grandchildren at home in College Station, Texas.
  I first met Colonel McIntyre when he and I ran for this congressional 
seat in 2010. As I got to know him, I found him to be a fierce 
competitor, a policy expert, a committed public servant, a man of 
integrity, and an ultimate gentleman. I can tell you firsthand that we 
will miss his contributions to Brazos Valley and to our Nation.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. David McIntyre's life was defined by his 
outstanding accomplishments as Army officer, professor, an expert in 
homeland security, as well as his commitment to his family and friends. 
He will be forever remembered as a true leader in his field, a devoted 
husband, father, and friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the McIntyre family. I have requested that the United States flag be 
flown over our Nation's Capitol to honor the life, legacy, and service 
of Dr. David McIntyre.
  As I close today, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our 
country during these difficult times, for our veterans, for our 
military men and women who protect us, and for our responders who keep 
us safe at home.

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