[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JONATHON CODY

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 2022

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
service of Major Jonathon Cody, an extraordinary public servant in 
Washington State who recently retired from the United States Army.
  Jonathon Cody, the son of a veteran and police officer, grew up with 
a strong sense of patriotism. Jonathon demonstrated his dedication to 
his country when he entered the Army ROTC program and began active-duty 
service in 2002.
  When he was Second Lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps, Jonathon was 
assigned to a combat unit near the DMZ in South Korea. On active duty, 
his commitment to excellence was recognized when he was selected to 
attend the U.S. Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, where he 
earned the coveted Explosive Ordnance Disposal badge. After his 
promotion to Captain, Jonathon assumed command of the 731st EOD 
company, where he demonstrated remarkable leadership in command. He 
also deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008 and was awarded the Bronze Star 
Medal for heroic actions which saved many lives.
  Following his deployment, Jonathon's achievements were recognized by 
his chain of command when he was selected for the Judge Advocate 
Generals Funded Legal Education Program. It comes as no surprise that 
Jonathon continued to excel as a JAG. He served as a military 
prosecutor and command legal advisor in Washington state, served an 
additional tour in Afghanistan, and served as the legal advisor for the 
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, where he met 
his wife, Anna Ilchenko.
  Wanting to return home to Washington state as he neared retirement, 
Jonathon was reassigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where he completed 
his service as the Chief of Federal Litigation Division and Special 
Assistant United States Attorney. On June 30, 2022, Major Jonathon Cody 
retired after 20 years of active-duty service in the Army. Remaining 
committed to public service, Jonathon has taken on a new role as a 
Prosecuting Attorney in Thurston County, Washington.
  Madam Speaker, Major Jonathon Cody has demonstrated remarkable 
courage, honor, and duty in service of his country. His devotion to our 
community and his country is inspirational. I am proud to recognize his 
achievements, celebrate his retirement, and offer these remarks in his 
honor.

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