[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 HONORING MAJOR GENERAL ONDRA L. BERRY

  (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Major General 
Ondra L. Berry, a leader who has dedicated his life to both his 
community and his country.
  General Berry enlisted in the Nevada Air National Guard in 1986 and 
earned his commission as a second lieutenant by 1990. He served 25 
years with the Reno Police Department, retiring as assistant chief.
  In 2019, he made history as Nevada's first Black adjutant general, 
leading the National Guard through its largest-ever activation during 
the COVID-19 pandemic.
  General Berry's initiatives, including the Battle Born Youth 
ChalleNGe Academy and mental health programs like Purple Resolve have 
impacted countless lives.
  His career has earned him honors like the Legion of Merit and the 
Meritorious Service Medal, and he has served his community by 
cofounding the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society and 
serving on several boards.
  I wish General Berry the very best in his well-deserved retirement.

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