[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES LYONS

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                           HON. STEVE SCALISE

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2020

  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Lieutenant Commander James Lyons for his faithful service 
to our country as an esteemed member of the Navy's Office of 
Legislative Affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives. In this 
capacity, Lieutenant Commander Lyons facilitated interaction between 
the Department of the Navy and Members of the U.S. House of 
Representatives. These engagements included, but were not limited to, 
formal responses to congressional inquiries, counsel to Members and 
staff, and execution of congressional and staff delegations. These 
interactions were pivotal in providing Members and staff a greater 
understanding of the issues facing our Navy and its sailors.
  I am particularly proud to note that Lieutenant Commander Lyons 
planned and executed CODEL Scalise to the U.S. Southern Command area of 
responsibility to visit key U.S. allies in Central and South America in 
order to update Members on the role of China in the region, bilateral 
trade and regional trading relationships, and the role of U.S. 
military, security, and humanitarian aid in improving regional 
stability and preserving our relationships in the AOR. I am forever 
grateful for his leadership, persistence, and support of CODEL Scalise.
  Lieutenant Lyons' distinguished career began after commissioning in 
the U.S. Navy from the George Washington University. After completing 
flight training in Pensacola, FL and Meridian, MS, Lieutenant Commander 
Lyons received his Wings of Gold and was assigned to Fleet Logistics 
Support Squadron Thirty to fly the venerable C-2 Greyhound. During his 
time as a ``Provider'', James deployed to 4th Fleet area of operations, 
logged 1000 flight hours, completed 89 carrier arrested landings and 
was named 2017 Pacific Fleet Greyhound Pilot of the Year.
  Madam Speaker, I commend and thank Lieutenant Commander James Lyons 
on his service to the United States of America, the House of 
Representatives, and my office. I wish him all the best in his future 
endeavors. I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing him today.

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