[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E266-E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SALUTING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL GARRY PATTERSON

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of TEXAS

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2025

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I proudly present Colonel Garry 
Patterson, U.S. Army, Retired, with a Congressional Veteran 
Commendation. A ``Soldier for Life,'' COL Patterson embodies the values 
of selfless service and true leadership.
  From 1972 to 2003, COL Patterson had an extraordinary 31-year career 
serving our Nation in the U.S. Army, holding numerous leadership 
positions across every level. As Chief of Staff for the 49th Armored 
Division, he played a pivotal role in preparing the unit for deployment 
in support of peacekeeping operations in war-torn Bosnia. Once 
deployed, he assumed the role of Chief of Staff for the Multi-National 
Division (North), leading a diverse team of officers from over ten 
nations, including Russia, Turkey, and Norway.
  COL Patterson's distinguished military service earned him numerous 
accolades, including the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the 
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Meritorious 
Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters. He is also a recipient of 
the prestigious De Fleury Medal and has been inducted into the Order of 
St. George, underscoring his outstanding contributions to both the Army 
and his country.
  After retirement from the Army, COL Patterson continued serving his 
community and the Nation. He leveraged his expertise to improve 
efficiency while working with several U.S. Defense Contractors. In 
partnership with the University of Texas and the US Army, COL Patterson 
assisted soldiers in obtaining the Project Management Professional 
(PMP) certification, impacting the lives of more than 800 students. He 
serves on the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Defense Advisory Task 
Force Committee and is the current Chapter President of The AUSA 
Executive Committee of the Texas Capital Area.
  It is with great appreciation that I award COL Patterson with the 
Congressional Veteran Commendation. I join his family, friends, and 
colleagues in recognizing his profound contributions to Texas and to 
our Nation.

[[Page E267]]

  

                          ____________________