[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING COLONEL EDMUND ``BEAU'' MASON RIELY

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, having just honored many fallen veterans at 
ceremonies across the 17th Congressional District for Memorial Day last 
week, I rise today to recognize the life of a truly exceptional man, 
Colonel Edmund ``Beau'' Mason Riely.
  Beau was a man whose dedication to service, family, and faith has 
left a legacy that will endure far beyond his years.
  Born in Fort Bragg and raised in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, Beau was 
a beacon of strength and leadership from his youth, whether on the 
football field or in the ROTC program at Georgetown University.
  As a distinguished officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, a graduate 
from the U.S. Army Ranger School, a battalion commander at Fort 
Benning, and a faculty member at the National War College, Beau 
exemplified the very best of our Nation's values.
  Beau had a propensity for praising others and was reticent to accept 
credit for his accolades. In Beau's eyes, there was always something 
greater than himself: his faith, his family, and his commitment to 
service.
  A loving father, he spent much of his time with his beloved wife, 
Renie, his cherished children, coaching their sports teams, helping 
with Scouts, and teaching Sunday school.
  He was a husband, a father, a beloved son of Ed and Patricia, and a 
brother whose love radiated to those around him, leaving a profound 
impact.
  Beau will be missed by all, those whose lives he touched and by a 
grateful Nation that he served.

                          ____________________