[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9157]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MAJOR ERIC HARRISON

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                            HON. JEFF DUNCAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 28, 2014

  Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
Major Eric Harrison, United States Army for his extraordinary 
dedication to duty and service to the United States of America. Major 
Harrison will be moving on from his present assignment as an Army 
Congressional Liaison to the House of Representatives to Fort Hood, 
Texas.
  Army Congressional Liaisons provide an invaluable service to both the 
military and Congress. They assist Members and staff in understanding 
the Army's policies, actions, operations, and requirements. Their 
firsthand knowledge of military needs, culture, and tradition is a 
tremendous benefit to Congressional offices.
  A native of Fairport, New York, Major Harrison graduated from North 
Georgia College in 2002 and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in 
the Field Artillery. He has served in a variety of assignments 
including service in Germany, Hawaii, and the Pentagon. Major Harrison 
was selected for the highly competitive Joint Chiefs of Staff 
Internship program and has participated in multiple combat tours to 
Iraq.
  Major Harrison's military awards include the Combat Action Badge and 
Bronze Star Medal (three awards), as well as the Iraq Campaign Medal. 
He was also inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. He 
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from North Georgia 
College, a Master of Arts in Leadership and Management from Webster 
University, and a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown 
University.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the selfless service of 
Major Harrison as he proceeds to the next chapter in his remarkable 
career and continues to serve our great Nation. On behalf of a grateful 
Nation, I join my colleagues in recognizing and commending Major 
Harrison for his dedicated service to this country. For all he and his 
family have given and continue to give to our country; we are in their 
debt. We wish him, his wife Sara, and his sons Eli and Jack, all the 
best as they continue their journey in the United States Army.

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