[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 177 (Friday, October 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E964-E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE JOHN A. KELLEY

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 16, 2020

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Honorable John A. Kelley for his service as a veteran of the U.S. Army, 
distinguished Federal Service Career of about 31 years, and to the 
Commonwealth of Virginia. He was a Director of the Northern Neck Soil 
and Water Conservation District (NNSWCD) representing the County of 
Northumberland Virginia for 2 terms of 4 years each helping provide 
oversight through leadership, education, and technical assistance for 
all resource users. Additionally, he served as the Chair of the 
Operations Committee for the NNSWCD during these 8 years that brought 
many improvements to the operation of the District.
  He also served on the Potomac Watershed Roundtable, a Regional 
government-citizen forum that promotes collaboration and cooperation 
among local governments and stakeholder interest groups promoting 
conservation.
  He was Chair of the Potomac Council for several years. It serves as a 
collaborative body promoting and facilitating water quality management 
practices necessary to achieve nonpoint source pollutions reductions in 
the Potomac River Watershed.
  He served almost 7.5 years on the Commonwealth Board for Waste 
Management Facility Operators, the last 3 as Chair. His outstanding 
leadership brought significant improvements and efficiencies to the 
functioning of the Board and operations.
  Mr. Kelley served on the Board of Trustees of the Alexandria Symphony 
Orchestra for many years. He was the Operations Committee head during 
this time, and helped improve operations of the organization.
  At the Federal level, he served as the Director of Administration for 
the United States Commission of the Bicentennial of the U.S. 
Constitution. His efforts helped make the 200th anniversary of our 
constitution a magnificent success.
  He was also the Executive Director of the U.S. Office of Special 
Council, improving the management processes and case tracking systems.
  While working for the U.S. Army Assistant Secretary for Installations 
and Environment,

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he worked on the housing privatization programs to provide soldiers 
globally with better base housing. He also worked on the reorganization 
of the Headquarters of the U.S. Army.
  His management capabilities are evident throughout his career. Mr. 
Kelley is a patriot of the First Congressional District, the 
Commonwealth of Virginia, and the United States. Without the full 
support of his loving wife, Helene, it would be impossible for him to 
achieve his accomplishments. For his service to the nation, Madam 
Speaker, today it is my honor to recognize the Honorable John A. 
Kelley.

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