[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               THANKING JAY HURST FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank my defense 
fellow, Jay Hurst, for a year of exceptional service to our office and 
to our Nation.
  Jay joined us in January, and he has enriched our office with his 
invaluable insights and great company. He was instrumental in the NDAA 
process and meeting with Members and staffers from offices across 
Capitol Hill, and achieving great wins for our State, Louisiana, and 
our country.
  Although he was only with us for a year, Jay instantly became like 
family to us, mentoring our interns and making complex military issues 
understandable for staff. In his spare time--he didn't have much--he 
also published scholarly articles on military matters on a number of 
pressing policy questions.
  Jay is leaving us for the Pentagon, where he will undoubtedly carry 
on the high standard of excellence that he brought to our office. My 
friend will be missed and prayed for. I thank him for all of his 
service.

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