[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16756]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MAJOR DANA GRAF

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2016

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great American and 
steadfast Army National Guardsman. Major Dana W. Graf has distinguished 
himself through his professional character and dedication to serving 
this Nation in both military and civilian capacity. A leader and expert 
communicator, he has served both me and our country well while assigned 
to the National Capitol Region.
  As an Army Legislative Fellow on my personal staff in 2014, Major 
Graf performed his duties deftly. His strategic-level thinking and 
foresight contributed to the completion of numerous high-level tasks 
and engagements. Following his Fellowship on the Hill, he was assigned 
to the National Guard Bureau Office of Legislative Liaison from January 
2015 to December 2016. During this assignment, Major Graf conducted 
more than 230 meetings with Congressional staff. In addition to those 
meetings, he also led 50 direct engagements between Army National Guard 
senior leaders, which were essential in conveying important messages on 
behalf of the Department of Defense and building trust and 
understanding with Members of Congress and their staff.
  After serving almost four years in the legislative environment, Major 
Graf will move onto his next assignment in the State of Kansas and 
continue to honor our nation as a true citizen-soldier. Dana, his 
supportive wife Laura, and their three children have sacrificed much as 
a family in service to our nation. I salute this American patriot whose 
selfless service has country safe and strong. Godspeed, Dana.

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