[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 171 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
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                             JASON SMEDLEY

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                          HON. J. FRENCH HILL

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2023

  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to congratulate 
Lieutenant Colonel Jason Smedley, a native of Little Rock and decorated 
Marine Corps veteran, who will serve as the commandant of the brand-new 
Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy.
  His distinguished military service includes multiple deployments, 
working within the Pentagon, and a Purple Heart when serving in 
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Back home in Little Rock, Colonel Smedley has continued his service 
in the Marine Corps Reserves. He has also strived to serve within his 
community, including time as a volunteer firefighter.
  Colonel Smedley has proven his dedication time and time again to the 
United States Marine Corps, his home state of Arkansas, and the youth 
of our communities.
  I thank him for his distinguished service, and I am confident that he 
will be an inspiring leader for the lucky students of the Arkansas 
Military and First Responders Academy.
  Semper Fi Colonel.

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