[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 178 (Tuesday, December 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING JULIAN A. PURDY

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 3, 2024

  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the service of Julian A. 
Purdy, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy of Veterans' Employment 
and Training Service (VETS) in the U.S. Department of Labor. The Deputy 
Assistant Secretary previously served on our Committee's staff, and has 
proven his dedication to America's veterans, servicemembers, and their 
families over his impressive career thus far.
  Mr. Purdy's career began with his time as a Counterintelligence Agent 
and Human Intelligence Collector in the U.S. Army Reserves from 2004-
2012. During this time, Mr. Purdy deployed in support of Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. He balanced his obligations in the Reserves with 
service-oriented civilian careers, including working as an instructor 
for future military intelligence Soldiers.
  Following his military service, Mr. Purdy began a career within the 
Federal Government, first with the House of Representatives. As a 
Legislative Assistant for Rep. Adam Smith (WA-9), he managed a diverse 
portfolio of policy issues, including veteran affairs, gun reform and 
criminal justice. While serving as a Professional Staff Member on the 
House VA Committee's Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Mr. Purdy was 
responsible for policy related to veteran transition, education, 
employment and housing.
  Since arriving at the DOL, Mr. Purdy has led numerous critical 
projects, including overseeing President Biden's White House Initiative 
on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity 
through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Further, he 
spearheaded the DOL signing MOUs with HBCUs to ensure veterans 
attending HBCUs leverage the programs available through American Job 
Centers.
  Additionally, Mr. Purdy led the Office of Strategic Outreach in 
aligning with the White House's Defense Industrial Base strategy by 
addressing critical labor shortages. This effort included supporting 
the Department of the Navy to strengthen national security through 
workforce solutions for building submarines and warships.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Mr. Purdy for his 
outstanding professional achievements and his dedicated service to our 
Nation and its Veterans.

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