[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 125 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOHN A. ``JACK'' GLORIOD

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado-

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2023

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mr. John A. ``Jack'' Gloriod, who died of natural causes on February 
18, 2023, at the age of 75.
  Jack Gloriod's entire life was lived in devotion to God and country 
through military service. Jack was born at Fort Benning, Georgia on 
November 22, 1947. He grew up as an Army brat, living all over the 
world. After graduating High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, he 
attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he ran 
track for three years, was part of the sky-diving club, played 
football, and was the top player in the chess club all four years. He 
graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science and branched Field 
Artillery. After graduation, Jack went to Ranger School in Florida.
  After serving in Vietnam as a Lieutenant, he married Rebecca Horton. 
Together, they raised daughters Karine Gloriod Pignatiello and Vivi 
Gloriod. His family legacy includes grandsons Brighton Narvaez, Sawyer 
Narvaez, and Jack Pignatiello.
  Jack had a successful military career of 25 years, earning a purple 
heart, 3 bronze stars, and retiring as a Colonel. While in the Army, he 
continued his education graduating from the Chilean Mountain Warfare 
School, the Army War College, and Boston University where he received 
his master's degree in business. After the Army, Jack and Becky built a 
successful Real Estate Brokerage and helped countless people ``Invite 
Success into their Homes.'' As a civilian, Jack was passionate about 
giving back to his community which included being the senior warden at 
St. George's Anglican Church, serving on the board of many companies 
like Pyxant Labs and offering his assistance to The Home Front Cares, 
now the Home Front Military Network.
  Colorado's 5th Congressional District has lost a true Christian 
warrior and patriot. I ask that my colleagues stand and honor a man 
whose entire life was devoted to ``service before self.''

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