[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT COLONEL PHILLIP JAMES DEVRIES II FOR HIS SERVICE 
                      WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2021

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Lieutenant 
Colonel Phillip James DeVries II for his three decades of service in 
the United States Army. Through his exceptional leadership and 
steadfast devotion, LTC DeVries has helped to strengthen our foreign 
diplomatic relations and ensure the safety and security of his fellow 
Americans.


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  August 10, 2021, on page E889, the following appeared: Madam 
Speaker, it's my honor to recognize
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. BERGMAN. 
Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize


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  LTC DeVries started his military career 32 years ago at West Point 
Military Academy, where he was awarded the rank of second lieutenant 
field artillery officer. Given his comprehensive military and strategic 
background, he also became a strategic plans and policies officer 
helping to modernize the U.S. military and better assist his fellow 
soldiers in the field. While in the Army, he served in numerous 
countries across the world and deployed four times to Afghanistan and 
Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  In addition, DeVries recognized the importance of international 
diplomacy and relations during his service, which is why he constantly 
worked to strengthen alliances in the surrounding communities. In 
pursuit of this, he attended the NATO Defense College in Rome and was 
involved in many projects across 22 different countries with hundreds 
of international officers. Phillip's longtime devotion to our country 
is commendable, and the impact of his work on his fellow servicemembers 
and the people of the United States cannot be overstated.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Phillip 
James DeVries II for his decades of service to the United States Army 
and his leadership that will inspire future generations. On behalf of 
my constituents, I wish LTC DeVries all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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