[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF COLONEL RANDY SOUTHARD

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, l rise today to honor Colonel Randy 
Southard. Serving in both the Reserves and Active Duty in the Army, and 
as a patrol deputy for the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, Colonel 
Southard is an asset to his community and to his Nation.
  During his nearly 30 years of military service, Colonel Southard took 
on several leadership positions as an infantry officer and commander. 
He served as the primary staff officer of five large Army Reserve 
units, Deputy Brigade Commander and Exercise Branch Chief for 1st 
Brigade, Great Lakes Training Division, 75th Training Command, and 
Chief Observer Controller Trainer for 15 Battalion and higher echelon 
units. During Colonel Southard's service he completed tours overseas in 
Kabul, Afghanistan as Deputy Chief, Afghanistan National Army 
Development, providing crucial support to the United Nations Security 
Council's International Security Assistance Force Joint Command.
  Amidst his deployments and hard work in the Army, he continued 
serving Northeast Wisconsin as a patrol deputy in the Outagamie County 
Sheriff's Office. Beginning his career with the Outagamie County 
Sheriff's Office on June 7, 1999 Colonel Southard has served as a Field 
Training Officer, as a member of the Emergency Response SWAT team, and 
as a K9 handler. Colonel Southard has clearly demonstrated his 
commitment to serving for the public good and making the world around 
him a safer place during his 22 year career.
  I am incredibly thankful for his dedication and continued service 
with the Sheriff's Office.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all Members of this body to join me in 
applauding Colonel Southard for his impressive career and service in 
the United States Army

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