[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF COLONEL STEPHEN GOURLEY

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 18, 2022

  Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
accomplishments of Colonel Stephen Gourley and congratulate him on his 
upcoming retirement. He took the values from his years of service and 
cultivated a post-service career that made lasting impacts in our 
community by educating, advocating, and supporting veterans and their 
families.
  Prior to Colonel Gourley's contributions to our community, he served 
our nation with honor as a 26-year veteran of the United States Air 
Force. Throughout his service, he worked on projects in space 
acquisition and operations--commanding teams and space systems of the 
highest national importance.
  Upon retirement from active duty, Colonel Gourley came to Colorado 
and began working on behalf of veterans and furthering youth STEM 
education. After years of service as an active member of the Air Force 
Association--where he led the development and implementation of 
StellarXplorers--Colonel Gourley was appointed to serve as the Chair of 
the Aurora Defense Council. Colonel Gourley worked diligently to ensure 
the Council continued operating throughout the pandemic--conducting 
virtual meetings focused on strengthening military healthcare, 
promoting the aerospace industry, establishing the Aurora Armed Forces 
Treatment Court, recognizing those who served during the pandemic, and 
supporting the people and missions of the U.S. Military.
  Colonel Gourley's contributions to our country and community 
epitomize what it means to practice servant leadership. I congratulate 
Colonel Gourley on his retirement and thank him for his service to our 
community and Nation.

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