[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 122 (Monday, July 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ADAM J. CZEKANSKI

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                         HON. GUY RESCHENTHALER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2023

  Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the retirement of 
Colonel Adam J. Czekanski, who will retire from his post as Commander 
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District on August 4, 
2023.
  Colonel Czekanski served honorably in the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers for 25 years. He began his career in 1998 after earning a 
Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering 
from Cornell University as well as a Master of Science degree in 
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from the University of 
Texas.
  Colonel Czekanski has served in a variety of important roles since 
joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was the Deputy District 
Commander for the San Francisco region, the Operations Officer for the 
South Pacific Division, and the Commander of the Buffalo District 
before finally taking a post as the Commander of the Pittsburgh 
District.
  During his time in leadership, Colonel Czekanski mobilized the 
Corps's workforce and operational capacity to confront a variety of 
environmental and engineering challenges unique to western 
Pennsylvania. During his command of the Pittsburgh District, Colonel 
Czekanski also traveled around the country on multiple Temporary 
Emergency Power Deployments to help rebuild communities after 
hurricanes and wildfires. His eagerness to serve those in need is an 
example to us all.
  Over the course of his service, Colonel Czekanski was awarded a 
Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Stars, and a Soldier's Medal. These awards are a 
testament to his dedication to the United States, our nation's 
military, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  Mr. Speaker, Colonel Adam J. Czekanski's diligent service to his 
brothers at arms, our communities, and our entire nation is evidence of 
a life well-lived and a retirement well-earned. On behalf of 
Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District, I congratulate him on his 
retirement and many impressive accomplishments throughout a successful 
military career.

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