October 15, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 162 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO COLONEL STEVEN D. WEINTRAUB (RET.)

 Ms. SINEMA. Madam President, today I wish to honor the career 
Col. Steven D. Weintraub Retired, a veteran, community leader, and 
member of my Veterans Advisory Council. Colonel Weintraub began his 
service in August 1987 and continued to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps 
in various Active-Duty and Reserve roles until his retirement in August 
of this year. He is highly regarded by his fellow marines as a devoted 
officer and proud Arizonan, eager to accept the call of duty.
  Colonel Weintraub's career of more than 30 years is distinguished by 
his commitment to public service. Upon completion of his basic training 
in August 1987, then-Private First Class Weintraub returned to Arizona 
State University to complete his bachelor's degree in order to enter 
the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course and receive a commission as a 
second lieutenant. In April 1992, then-First Lieutenant Weintraub 
deployed to Mogadishu in support of various humanitarian aid missions. 
In February 2003, while in the Marine Corps Reserves, then-Major 
Weintraub deployed to Kuwait, where he was responsible for the 
implementation and operation of expeditionary hose reel fuel systems 
during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In November 2004, then Major Weintraub 
selflessly volunteered to mobilize to Active Duty in order to return to 
Iraq. For his work as a command inspector general and G-4 with the 1st 
Marine Expeditionary Brigade, then-Major Weintraub was promoted to 
lieutenant colonel in June 2005 and eventually colonel in December 
2011. From the time of his promotion until his retirement in August 
2019, Colonel Weintraub continued to serve in various esteemed 
logistical command roles, strategizing the practical implementation of 
new technologies and ensuring that Marine installations around the 
world had what they needed to get the job done.
  For his courageous service, Colonel Weintraub has received the Legion 
of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps 
Commendation Medal, and various other campaign medals, ribbons, and 
unit awards. Colonel Weintraub continues to serve his fellow soldiers 
as chief strategy officer for the Veteran Tickets Foundation, Vet Tix, 
a national nonprofit organization that provides free event tickets to 
veterans and servicemembers to help them reduce stress, strengthen 
family bonds, and stay engaged with local communities and American 
life.
  Please join me in honoring Colonel Weintraub's esteemed career and 
wishing him a joyful retirement.

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