[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1186-E1187]
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 HONORING CW5 SCOTT GRONOWSKI FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE IN DEFENSE OF 
                      THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chief Warrant 
Officer (CW5) Scott Gronowski on his retirement and to honor him for 
his many years of dedicated service in the defense of our Nation.
  Scott enlisted in the Army as an infantryman in 1989 and undertook 
one of the most remarkable and decorated military careers I have seen. 
While serving as an infantryman, Scott attended Airborne School and 
Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He eventually went on to serve 
in the 2nd Battalion of the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment In 1997, 
he completed the Special Forces Qualification Course, earning him the 
coveted Green Beret. Scott went on to become a Warrant Officer in 2002 
and served in numerous leadership and educational roles within the 
Army. His remarkable career culminated with his appointment as the 
Command Chief Warrant Officer for 1st Special Forces Command, where he 
served from April 2021 until June of 2023.
  Throughout his career, Scott deployed on numerous occasions in 
support of U.S. operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kuwait, Iraq, and 
Afghanistan. As a result of his bravery, Scott received many medals and 
distinctions including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Assault 
Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, among many others.

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  All of these accomplishments merely scratch the surface of Scott's 
illustrious military career. CW5 Scott Gronowski's dedication to the 
U.S. Army and the United States is both commendable and inspiring. I 
know I speak for the whole of our community when I wish Scott the very 
best as he begins this next chapter of his life. I thank Scott for his 
courage and sacrifice.
  Mr Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Scott Gronowski on 
his retirement and thanking him for his decades of dedicated service to 
our military and Nation.

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