December 5, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 194 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MAJOR JEREMY PARR

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2019

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Major 
Jeremy Parr for his exemplary dedication to duty and service as an Army 
Congressional Fellow and Congressional Budget Liaison for the Assistant 
Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller). Major 
Parr is transitioning from his current assignment to serve as a 
Battalion Operations Officer at Fort Hood, Texas.
  Hailing from Corpus Christi, Texas, Major Parr was commissioned as a 
Second Lieutenant in the Signal Corps from Army ROTC in 2007. He earned 
a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M 
University and a Master's Degree in Legislative Affairs from The George 
Washington University.
  Major Parr served in a broad range of assignments during his 12 years 
as an Army officer. He has served in one combat deployment to Iraq with 
Task Force 2-16 Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry 
Division.
  I had the privilege of working with Major Parr, who served as a 
fellow in my office, throughout 2017 and during his succeeding 
assignment as a Congressional Budget Liaison for the U.S. Army. Major 
Parr diligently coordinated with Members of Congress and their staffs 
to articulate the Army's budget positions to the Appropriations 
Committees. His professionalism, performance and commitment to the 
mission, as both a fellow and liaison, are in keeping with the highest 
traditions of military service and made a lasting impression on members 
and staff of the United States Congress.
  Throughout his career, Major Parr has positively impacted soldiers, 
peers and superiors. Our country has benefited from his leadership, 
judgment and passion for the Army profession.
  The foundation of Jeremy's success is his family. His wife, Yulia, 
and his children, Joshua, Evan and Alexander, are the light of his 
life. In addition, Jeremy's parents, Debra and Earl, exemplify the 
selflessness and humility that characterize the families of all of our 
service members.
  Madam Speaker, it has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with 
Major Jeremy Parr since the first session of the 115th Congress. It is 
with great appreciation that I recognize and commend Jeremy for service 
to our country and wish him all the best as he continues his service in 
the United States Army.

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