[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 20 (Monday, February 5, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE PROMOTION OF BRIGADIER GENERAL LISA J. HOU, D.O. (USA) 
                            TO MAJOR GENERAL

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2024

  Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the promotion of 
Brigadier General Lisa J. Hou to the rank of Major General. Major 
General Lisa J. Hou has served as the Adjutant General of the New 
Jersey National Guard and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of 
Military and Veterans Affairs since June 2021. As a daughter of 
immigrants raised in New Jersey, General Hou's journey is a prime 
example of the American Dream and of our nation's spirit. It is my 
privilege to honor a true patriot that has served and supported New 
Jersey and our country.
  Major General Hou has commanded the more than 8,400 Soldiers and 
Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard with steadfast determination. 
The wide range of missions the New Jersey National Guard responds to 
presents a challenge Major General Hou has risen to accomplish. Whether 
through state-to-state partnership with the Republic of Albania, 
supporting the Global War on Terror, or providing assistance during 
natural disasters, the Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National 
Guard have executed their missions with the utmost professionalism and 
success under Major General Hou's command.
  In addition to her role as Adjutant General of the National Guard, 
Major General Hou also serves in the New Jersey Governor's cabinet as 
Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs 
(DMAVA), Major General Hou leads, directs, and manages all state 
veterans' programs, commissions, and facilities in the Garden State, 
providing services and benefits to over 300,000 veterans statewide. I 
extend my most heartfelt thanks to Major General Hou for her service 
and sacrifice.

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