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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
NELSON L. MELLITZ
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HON. DONALD NORCROSS
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Monday, September 9, 2019
Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and
legacy of Col. Nelson L. Mellitz, a resident of Cherry Hill, New
Jersey.
In 1970, Nelson enlisted in the United States Air Force where his
first career field was as a Civil Engineer, Site Development Specialist
and obtained the rank of Master Sgt (E-7). Throughout his 32-year
military career, he supported U.S. war and peace-time operations from
Vietnam through Afghanistan. He was a direct commission as a 2nd Lt in
1980 into the Acquisition and Contracting career field and after
approximately 18 years he was promoted to Colonel (O-6).
During Col. Mellitz's military career, he had assignments in Europe
and 15 other locations in the United States, including the Pentagon
(SAF/AQC). While he was assigned to Defense Contract Management Command
(DCMA) in the Brigadier General Reservist slot, he managed over 3,000
Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine joint service staff and billions of
dollars in supplies and services.
Immediately after September 11, 2001, Col. Mellitz was assigned as
the manager of the DCMA Headquarters Command Incident Mobilization
Center and deployed troops and equipment in support of operations in
Southwest Asia and elsewhere. In 2005, he volunteered to be recalled to
active duty and was assigned to the United States State Department as a
Senior Executive Service leader with the Iraqi Reconstruction
Management Office in Baghdad, Iraq for 2005/2006.
In addition to his military service, Nelson Mellitz is a retired
federal employee with his last assignment at the U.S. Department of the
Treasury, Internal Revenue Service as Northeast Area Chief Procurement
Officer. Col. Mellitz has also obtained an Associate's Degree in
Architecture and Building Construction Technology and a Bachelors of
Business Administration in Organization and Personnel Management from
Temple University, a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Point
Park University, a Masters of Management in Acquisition from American
Graduate University, and a Doctorate in Business Administration with a
concentration in leadership from Walden University.
In recognition of his valiant service to our nation, Col. Mellitz
humbly received numerous medals and citations including: Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award w/1
OLC, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, recipient of the U.S.
Ambassador to Iraqi, Meritorious Service Award and among many other
medals and citations.
Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Col. Nelson L.
Mellitz of Cherry Hill, New Jersey who is a constant reminder of the
sacrifices that our men and women of the military made so that we can
enjoy the liberties we do today.
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