[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING COL. ANDREW L. LIPUT'S OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE UNITED 
                         STATES AND NEW JERSEY

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, this week in New Jersey at 
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Colonel Andrew L. Liput, Commander of 
the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, will receive a 
Presidential Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer Service Award, 
recognizing his outstanding commitment to volunteerism and his 
remarkable 10 years of service to our country in the Civil Air Patrol.
  Sworn in as the 24th Commander of the New Jersey Wing of the Civil 
Air Patrol on July 10, 2021, Col. Liput is a three-generation Civil Air 
Patrol family member. National service and volunteerism runs in their 
blood.
  Col. Liput's father, Andrew Liput Sr. served in the Pennsylvania Wing 
during World War II as a submarine spotter on the East Coast and was 
awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions to the 
American war effort in defense of the homeland. Col. Liput's daughter, 
Sloane Liput, was a member of the Picatinny Composite Squadron form 
2015-2018 and achieved the rank of C/SMSGT before beginning her studies 
at Rutgers University on an ROTC scholarship. The Liput family's 
commitment to service to our nation in the Civil Air Patrol represents 
the best attributes of volunteerism and civic engagement.
  Col. Liput previously served at the squadron, wing, region, and 
national staff levels where, among other achievements of distinction--
including the Civil Air Patrol Meritorious Service Award--he was named 
National Government Relations Officer of the Year for 2020 by CAP 
Commanding Officer Maj Gen Mark Smith. Col. Liput's tenure as Commander 
of the New Jersey Wing, has brought the NJWG to the forefront of the 
Civil Air Patrol's mission and has led to new initiatives to modernize 
the Wing and connect them to the community, including key strategic 
partnerships with the NFL Alumni Association and the National Law 
Enforcement Against Drugs organizations to offer new opportunities 
through the national cadet program.
  With its roots in World War II, the Civil Air Patrol is a Total Force 
partner and serves as the United States Air Force Auxiliary, prepared 
to answer the call to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in 
times of disaster, and work to keep the homeland safe. It provides a 
proving ground for the next generation of American pilots through its 
Cadet program--many of whom continue their service to our Nation in the 
Armed Forces--while promoting aviation and the fields of aerospace and 
STEM. Through his distinguished term of service in the Civil Air 
Patrol, Col. Liput has enriched the national cadet program and ensured 
continued engagement of America's future leaders in the fields of 
aviation and aerospace technology.
  The Volunteer Service Award that Col. Liput receives is a 
presidential citation that honors Americans who have served more than 
5000 hours in support of their community and nation and is a well-
deserved recognition of Col. Liput's leadership, commitment to civic 
engagement, to the State of New Jersey, and the United States of 
America.
  A graduate of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and Fordham Law 
School, Col. Liput enjoyed a distinguished career as a corporate and 
banking attorney for more than 25 years and is a successful 
entrepreneur, currently employed as the Founder, President, and CEO of 
Secure Insight, a financial services and technology company. While 
establishing a successful career in law, Col. Liput continued his 
family's tradition of service to our nation by joining the Civil Air 
Patrol, serving throughout the Northeast before his appointment as 
Commander of the NJWG.
  During his time of service and as Commander of the NJWG, Col. Liput 
has embodied the Civil Air Patrol's values of Integrity, Volunteer 
Service, Excellence, and Respect, rightfully earning this recognition 
which is a testament to his character and contributions to our 
community. I am honored to join his family, friends, and the greater 
New Jersey community in thanking him for his service to our Nation, his 
dedication to our state, and his selfless work to instill the values of 
patriotism and service in the next generation of New Jersey--and 
America's--leaders.

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