[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
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                        IN HONOR OF ANDREW SHORT

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2021

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Colonel Andrew ``Coby'' Short for his dedicated service to our country 
upon his retirement from the U.S. Army.
  As Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Pittsburgh 
District since July of 2018, Colonel Short has served for three years 
to improve the region's critical infrastructure. In addition to his 
service to the Pittsburgh District, Colonel Short was also appointed as 
the Border District Commander and tasked with directing a project that 
would focus on the construction of the U.S. Government's southwestern 
border.
  Since he began his military career with a commission as a Second 
Lieutenant upon graduation from the U.S. Military Academy in 1997, 
Colonel Short has received numerous awards for his service, including 
the Bronze Star, the Combat Action Badge, and the Bronze Order of the 
De Fleury Medal, an award of the of the U.S. Army Engineer Association.
  Colonel Short served the citizens of Pennsylvania's 13th 
Congressional District as a member of our Military Service Academy 
Interview Board, where he vetted potential nominees to our nation's 
service academies. I am grateful for his work in this capacity to 
ensure the continued readiness of our nation's Armed Forces for years 
to come.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I thank 
Colonel Short for his service, and I wish him continued success as he 
enters retirement.

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