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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING COLONEL L. OMAR LOMAS
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HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 22, 2019
Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel
L. Omar Lomas, an Army veteran, and a dedicated community leader. On
July 18, 2019, he took command of 42D Military Police Brigade.
Colonel Lomas is a native of Texas's 15th Congressional District,
born in McAllen, Texas. In 1996, he graduated from Texas State
University, formerly known as Southwest Texas State, as a Distinguished
Military Graduate through their ROTC program, earning his Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice. In August 1996, Colonel Lomas enlisted and
served as an Army soldier in Operations Desert Shield/Storm. After
serving, he obtained two Masters degrees, one in Business and Security
Administration from Webster University and another in Strategic Studies
from the U.S. Army War College. Colonel Lomas engaged in a variety of
impressive learning opportunities including the Military Police Officer
Basic course, the Captain's Career course, the Combined Arms Services
Staff School, Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army War
College, the U.S. Army Air Assault and Airborne courses, and the Army
Force Management Course.
Colonel Lomas has honorably served in key leadership roles in our
military; serving as a Platoon Leader to Commander for the Military
Police at Fort McClellan, Fort Polk, Fort Hood, Fort Riley, Schofield
Barracks, and in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Colonel Lomas also served as
Operations Officer, Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Riley
Kansas; Military Police Observer Coach/Trainer, Mission Command
Training Program, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Deputy Director, Defense
Forensics and Biometrics Agency, Pentagon; and Strategic Initiatives
Group Chief, Office of the Provost Marshal General, Pentagon.
Colonel Lomas has received several awards and distinctions, including
the Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), the Meritorious Service Medal (4 OCL),
the Joint Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), the
Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), the National Defense Service Medal (1
Bronze Star), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Asia
Service Medal (3rd Bronze Star), the Afghanistan and Iraqi Campaign
Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals,
the Liberation of Kuwait Medal, the Defense of Saudi Arabia Medal, the
Order of the Marechaussee (Bronze), the Combat Action, Air Assault and
Parachutist's badges, and the Army Staff Badge.
Madam Speaker, Colonel L. Omar Lomas has dedicated his life to
defending our country and the freedoms we hold dear. It is an honor to
represent a hero who has exemplified leadership, scholarship, and
selfless service. There is no doubt in my mind that Colonel Lomas will
excel with 42D Military Police Brigade. I wish Colonel L. Omar Lomas,
his wife Edtna Georgina Garcia, and his children Maria, Miguel, Mateo,
and Diego the best in their future endeavors.
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