[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 93 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E573-E574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING REAR ADMIRAL U.S. NAVY (RET) JAMES BERNARD GREENE, JR.

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 31, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rear 
Admiral James Bernard, Jr., who was an esteemed member of our 
community. Mr. Greene is being laid to rest today in Arlington National 
Cemetery with full military honors.
  Admiral Greene was born on June 6, 1941, in New Brunswick, New 
Jersey. He marrried his first wife, Diane, in 1964, and had four 
children. After his first wife died, he married his second wife, Susan, 
in 2005, and welcomed three stepchildren and countless step-
grandchildren into his life. He received a Bachelor of Science from 
Brown University, and a Master of Science in both Electrical 
Engineering and Management from the Naval Post Graduate School in 
Monterey.
  Admiral Greene's long career in the military is commendable. After 
joining the ROTC at Brown from 1959 to 1964, he was commissioned into 
the U.S. Navy, where he served in active duty from 1964 to 1995. Even 
after retirement from active duty, he continued his service in the 
military by working at the Naval Post Graduate School as a Professor of 
the Practice and Chair of Acquisition, where he helped to launch and 
serve as Director of the Acquisition Research Program.
  His service on behalf of the military did not end there. He served as 
the Director of the Liaison for the Office of Legislative Affairs where 
he worked to recommission battleships. He also worked on the 7B 
Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program and served as the Project Manager 
for the Aegis Ship Building Project. He also served as the senior 
military Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of Navy for Acquisition, 
Research and Development. His commitment to the military both in active 
service and in retirement was commendable.
  Admiral Greene also had a long history of community outreach and 
service. He served as the Chair of Henry's Fork Foundation in Ashland, 
Idaho, and as founder and sponsor of the Rear Admiral Greene Colgate 
Internship. He also served on the board of the American Chestnut Land 
Trust in Maryland, and advised other environmental organizations, such 
as the Teton Regional Land Trust and the Tuolumne River Land Trust. His 
active involvement in countless environmental organizations revealed 
the depth of his dedication

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to preserving public lands for future generations.
  Admiral Greene's dedication to serving his community was evident 
throughout his life. His ability to bring people together to work 
towards a common goal never failed to bring success. People knew that 
if they worked with him, they would be working with a competent and 
exceptionally knowledgeable leader. He also had an unconditional love 
for his family, which shone through in every interaction.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Admiral Greene for his dedicated service to our 
military and our broader community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper 
that we honor his life and legacy here today.

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