[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 114 (Friday, June 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING MAJOR JONATHAN TAYLOR

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 30, 2023

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Major Jonathan 
Taylor of the United States Air Force upon his departure from this body 
as a Legislative Affairs Officer for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. In that 
role, Major Taylor served as a bridge between key Department of Defense 
senior leaders and Members of Congress, advising both on the impacts of 
Congressional proceedings and legislation to Homeland Defense and 
National Security. Prior to this role, he served for nearly three years 
as a Legislative Liaison for the Department of the Air Force during 
which he escorted many of us Members across the world on successful 
Congressional delegations, educated and advised his commanders and 
Members on critical missions sets, and helped us pass three consecutive 
NDAAs.
  Major Taylor's exemplary career began in 2009 as a Distinguished 
Graduate from the University of Mississippi's Air Force ROTC Det. 430, 
and he earned his wings at Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training on 
Sheppard AFB, TX. He spent the next nine years flying the mighty C-17 
Globemaster III around the globe, amassing over 2,400 hours, including 
555 combat hours, executing airlift, humanitarian, airdrop, and special 
operations missions. Prior to joining us in the Capitol, he taught 
hundreds of students how to fly at Altus AFB, OK.
  We wish Major Taylor and his wife, Amber, the best of luck as he 
furthers his education at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced 
International Studies, and we look forward to seeing him lead in the 
years to come.
  On behalf of the U.S. Congress and a grateful Nation, I extend our 
deepest appreciation to Major Jonathan Taylor for his dedicated service 
to the U.S. Air Force and to our Nation.

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