[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY

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                           HON. GABE VASQUEZ

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 15, 2026

  Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my Deputy 
District Director, Cody McCarty, for his many years of public service 
to New Mexico, as he continues his pursuit of higher education. His 
tireless work and strong leadership were critical in delivering results 
every day for New Mexico's 2nd District.
  Cody is a fifth generation New Mexican raised in Reserve in Catron 
County. He is a two-time graduated Aggie and has earned two degrees 
from New Mexico State University--also my alma mater. He is a proud 
veteran and previously served in the United States Marine Corps as a 
Sergeant in the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. During 
college, he worked for NMSU Military and Veterans Programs and advised 
military and veteran students on their education benefits.
  Cody's Congressional public service is extensive and began when he 
interned for Senator Martin Heinrich's office in 2018, followed by his 
work as a Field and Constituent Services Representative for 
Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small. Most recently he served as the 
Deputy District Director out of my Las Cruces office and worked on 
veterans, military, public safety, agriculture, and LGBTQ+ issues.
  While working for New Mexico's 2nd District, Cody established 
invaluable relationships with veterans across the state and enjoyed 
getting to work with groups like the Marine Corps League, El Perro 
Diablo, and the Lincoln/Otero County Veterans Leadership Council. His 
expertise and dedication played a critical role in the introduction of 
legislation that has improved the lives of veterans, such as the New 
Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Health Access Act. He is truly 
dedicated to supporting veterans both inside and outside of his work 
schedule, and since my first term, he has volunteered with a local 
veterans group in Las Cruces, placing flags at a local cemetery to 
honor veterans on Memorial Day. Cody is a true public servant and 
represents the best that New Mexico has to offer.
  Cody is leaving his role with my office on January 20, 2026, to 
pursue a third degree from NMSU, and while it is bittersweet to say 
goodbye to him, I am excited to soon call him Dr. McCarty.
  On behalf of the people of New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, I 
would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Cody for his continued 
work for New Mexicans and our veterans. He has been an integral member 
of our team who will be dearly missed, and I look forward to seeing 
what he accomplishes next.

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