[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
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                   RECOGNIZING COLONEL ADOLFO GARCIA

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 2024

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize a 
friend, leader, and a Marine. In August of 2022, Colonel Adolfo Garcia 
was hand-selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to assume the 
duties as the Director of the Marine Corps House Liaison Office. 
Colonel Garcia's selection was the result of an impeccable record of 
service and his vast experience in the Marine Corps.
  Throughout his tenure, Colonel Garcia successfully led the daily 
operations of the House office through his expertise, professionalism, 
and mentorship. His acute awareness and in-depth insight knowledge of 
House procedures facilitated a shared understanding between the Marine 
Corps and the House of Representatives. His relationship with myself 
and many other members of Congress is one that we have valued greatly. 
Colonel Garcia's unique leadership skills and interpersonal abilities 
allowed him to be an incredible advocate on behalf of the Commandant of 
the Marine Corps.
  Colonel Garcia is a Distinguished Naval Graduate from Texas A&M 
University graduating with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Colonel 
Garcia's command billets include: Platoon Commander, 1st Battalion 11th 
Marines and Battery Commander in 1st Battalion 12th Marines. As a 
Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded 1st Battalion, 11th Marines and 
deployed them to Afghanistan in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. 
The battalion was a composite artillery battalion comprised of Cannons, 
Rockets, and a Target Acquisition Platoon in general support of the 1st 
Marine Division (FWD) in Helmand Province. His last command tour was as 
the Commander, 14th Marine Regiment
  In 2023, President Biden nominated Colonel Garcia for the rank of a 
Brigadier General. On behalf of myself, and all my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives, we wish him luck in all his future endeavors 
and success leading Marines of the future. Colonel Garcia will be 
greatly missed. Semper Fidelis.

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