[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING COLONEL JAMES COLLINS

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                            HON. NANCY MACE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2024

  Ms. MACE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the achievements of 
Colonel James Collins' service as the Chief, House Liaison Division, 
Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison, where he was responsible 
for the liaison between the Army and the United States House of 
Representatives. A truly outstanding leader of impeccable character, 
Colonel Collins skillfully managed an office that played a vital role 
in advancing the Army's interests while maintaining effective 
relationships with the 117th and 118th Congress during a critical time 
in our Nation's history.
  Under Colonel Collins' leadership, the House Liaison Division 
conducted numerous outreach events to enhance congressional trust and 
confidence during two National Defense Authorization Act legislative 
cycles. The House Liaison Team was instrumental during MLA luncheons 
and enabled countless engagements that provided members and staff the 
opportunity to speak directly with Army Senior Leaders from both the 
Secretariat and Army Staff.
  Colonel Collins was instrumental in enhancing the Office of the Chief 
of Legislative Liaison within the Army Secretariat and Headquarters, 
Department of the Army Staff, as well as the Army's standing with the 
U.S. House of Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize and commend Colonel 
Collins' personal example, commitment to excellence, and exemplary 
performance of duty that reflects distinct credit upon himself, the 
Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison, and the United States Army. 
We bid Colonel Collins farewell and best wishes in his next assignment 
as the Citadel's Professor of Military Science.

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