[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              FAREWELL TO SERGEANT MAJOR JEREMY D. BARTON

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
superb Soldier and Army legislative liaison for his tireless commitment 
to the United States Army, serving our Nation for 31 years, concluding 
in the Army Legislative Liaison Office. As Sergeant Major Jeremy D. 
Barton retires from the United States Army, I believe it is fitting to 
recognize his service and dedication to fostering the relationship 
between the United States Army and this Chamber.
  Sergeant Major Barton's commitment to service enabled him to excel in 
numerous leadership positions throughout his Army career. Jeremy began 
his career by enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1992 as a Field 
Artilleryman. Throughout his amazing career, he led Soldiers at every 
level from squad leader through battalion command sergeant major, 
always placing the needs of his Soldiers and their families first. He 
also completed numerous demanding Army schools, to include Ranger 
School, Jumpmaster School, and the Pathfinder Course. He distinguished 
himself as a tactical and technical expert, serving in the most 
demanding assignments in the Army, to include multiple deployments to 
Iraq and Afghanistan and remote locations in Alaska.
  Jeremy's relentless commitment to the Army proved invaluable in 
providing support to the House of Representatives and our constituents. 
As both a Defense Fellow in my office and an Army Legislative Liaison, 
he spent countless hours ensuring our Members were educated on Army 
combat systems, modernization programs and policy initiatives. He also 
led multiple Congressional Delegations to various locations around the 
globe. Jeremy has become a trusted adviser and friend to many of us, 
distinguishing himself by continuously going above and beyond the call 
of duty to serve the needs of Congress.
  This Chamber will feel Sergeant Major Barton's absence. I join many 
past and present Members of Congress in my gratitude and appreciation 
to Jeremy for his outstanding leadership and unwavering support. This 
Nation is grateful for his commitment and the personal sacrifices he 
has made during his time in the Army Legislative Liaison Office and 
United States Army.
  On behalf of the United States House of Representatives and the 
United States of America, I commend Sergeant Major Jeremy Barton and 
his family for their dedicated support to our Army, our Soldiers and 
this Nation. I congratulate him on an extremely successful career, his 
dedication to service, and wish him the best in all his future 
endeavors.

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