[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 192 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1255-E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING KEVIN COUNTIE

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                           HON. TROY E. NEHLS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2022

  Mr. NEHLS. Madam Speaker, I am honored to celebrate and recognize the 
extraordinary work of my Deputy Chief of Staff and National Security 
Advisor, Kevin Countie. Kevin has proven to be a true American patriot 
and devoted public servant through his 32-plus years of active. 
reserve, and national guard service, 20 years of service with the U.S. 
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and having

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served the people of TX-22 for the last two years.
  Having achieved the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army, Kevin served 
across various units including Long Range Surveillance, Aviation, 
Signal, Airborne Infantry, Civil Affairs, and Information Operations. 
He also supported the Pentagon and the Office of the Undersecretary of 
Defense for Intelligence with several top-secret security programs and 
served a tour in Baghdad, Iraq.
  With the DEA, he spearheaded the first detailed area survey of 
Austin's illicit drug trade by collaborating with local, state, and 
other federal law enforcement partners, successfully resulting in an 
in-depth assessment disseminated to partner agencies to further 
mitigate illegal drug trade activity.
  In my congressional office, Kevin was a trusted advisor who brought 
his wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence to every task 
he worked on.
  While Kevin prepares for the next steps in his career, it is my honor 
to recognize the selfless service of my friend, Kevin Countie. On 
behalf of Texas' 22nd Congressional District, I thank him for his 
service and wish him the very best.

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