[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING LT. COL. ANTHONY WILLIAMS

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2021

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the exemplary 
service of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony William's as a Department of 
Defense legislative fellow. LTC Williams is transitioning from his 
current assignment in my office to serve as an Army Legislative Liaison 
for Intelligence in the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison, 
Programs Division.
  Born in Seoul, Republic of Korea, LTC Williams was commissioned as a 
Military Intelligence Officer from Louisiana State University in 2004. 
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering from 
Louisiana State University, his Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic 
Studies from the Naval War College in Rhode Island and is currently 
attaining his Master of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs at 
George Washington University.
  LTC Williams served in a broad range of assignments within the U.S. 
Army Special Operations Command, mostly with the 75th Ranger Regiment. 
He served seven total combat deployments in Iraq, Turkey-and 
Afghanistan. He most recently served as the Senior Intelligence Officer 
for the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Syria in Turkey, 
assisting partnered forces and conducting counterterrorist missions.
  While too numerous to mention in their entirety, LTC Williarnss 
military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf 
Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and 
the Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
  I have had the privilege of working directly with LTC Williams as a 
fellow in my Capitol Hill office over the last year, LTC Williams' 
professionalism, performance and commitment to his work in my office 
were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and 
made a lasting impression on both myself and his Capitol Hill 
coworkers. We will all miss him tremendously.
  I have also had the pleasure of meeting LTC Williamss family, who 
shares his selfless commitment to our country. I thank his wife, Tanya, 
as well as his two children, Liam and Leona, for their sacrifices made 
in supporting his service.
  Madam Speaker, throughout his career, LTC Williams has positively 
impacted soidiers, peers and his superiors. He is a model Army Officer 
and our country has benefited from his extraordinary leadership and 
passion for our Armed Forces. It is with great appreciation that I 
recognize and commend LTC Williams for his commitment to our country 
and wish him all the best as he continues his Army service.

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