[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 65 (Monday, April 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF COMMANDER RUSS NORRIS

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 18, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker. I rise today in recognition of Commander 
Russ Norris's dedicated service to his country. Commander Norris served 
in the U.S. Marine Corps for more than 22 years and brought his spirit 
of service home, maintaining active participation and leadership with 
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  Commander Norris has gone above and beyond the call of duty in his 
service to his country, as in addition to the many milestones of Marine 
Corps training, he has achieved over a dozen advanced certifications. 
These include completing the Defense Institute for Security Assistance 
Management's Security Cooperation course, and the Commanders 
Responsibility Course. Amongst his many accolades, Russ earned the 
Korean Defense Service Medal, was selected to be a Staff Sergeant (E-6) 
and became a commissioned officer. Norris rose to the rank of Major and 
served at the highest echelons of the US military, before retiring in 
2011.
  Commander Norris currently holds a B.A. in Government & International 
Studies, a master's degree in Operations Science and, while serving as 
Commander at the Post for Veterans of Foreign Wars, is pursuing his 
Doctorate.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I would like to thank Commander Russ Norris for his service 
and wish him the best in his work toward the completion of his degree.

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