[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3403-H3404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN DAVID ROBERT WITTE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arkansas (Mr. Westerman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Captain David Robert 
Witte for his exceptional service to Arkansas' Fourth Congressional 
District and to extend my heartfelt congratulations on his upcoming new 
role with

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the Arkansas Air National Guard as Chaplain for the 189th Airlift Wing 
at Little Rock Air Force Base.
  David has been an invaluable member of my team for nearly a decade, 
demonstrating his dedication and commitment to public service. He 
currently serves as my deputy district director and military and 
veterans' affairs representative, as well as the assistant pastor at 
Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock and as chaplain for the 777th 
Aviation Support Battalion for the Arkansas Army National Guard, all 
roles in which he has excelled.
  Since 2015, he has played a crucial role in the service academy 
nomination process for Arkansas students and assisted thousands of his 
fellow veterans, helping them navigate complex casework and ensuring 
they receive the support they deserve. His work has not only benefited 
those individuals but has also had a significant impact on Arkansas' 
Fourth Congressional District.

  David holds an impressive resume, with an undergraduate degree from 
Concordia University and master's degrees from the University of 
Arkansas at Little Rock and Liberty University.
  He also shares my love for the great outdoors and loves visiting our 
national parks, as you can see pictured here, with his lovely wife, 
Megan, and their four children: Milo, Ike, Ames, and Etta.
  It has been a pleasure getting to know David and watching his family 
grow over the past 10 years. I look forward to many more years of 
continued friendship.
  While his absence from our office will be greatly felt, we wish David 
well on this next endeavor of service to our country. He will 
undoubtedly make a positive and faithful impact in his new capacity 
with the Arkansas Air National Guard.

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