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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO MAJOR JOSEPH STORTI, UNITED STATES ARMY
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HON. MARCY KAPTUR
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Major Joseph
Storti for his exemplary dedication to duty and service as an Army
Congressional Fellow and Congressional Budget Liaison for the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller. Major
Storti is transitioning from his present assignment to serve as the
Director of the Army Budget's Executive Officer.
A native of Pensacola, Florida, Major Storti was commissioned as an
infantry officer after completion from the Officer Candidate School at
Fort Benning. He also earned a Master's degree in Legislative Affairs
from the George Washington University, a Master of Business
Administration from American Public University, as well as a Master of
Public Administration from the University of South Florida.
Major Storti has served in a broad range of assignments during his
Army career. His most recent assignment was as the Chief for Special
Authorities at the Joint Special Operations Command. In this position
he provided guidance and support, with a full range of special
authority funding. He also served as the commander of the Financial
Management Support Unit while with the command. Prior to his duty with
Joint Special Operations Command, Major Storti simultaneously served as
the Executive Officer for the 82nd Financial Management Support Unit
and as the Commander of Alpha Detachment, 82nd Financial Management
Support Unit. As an Infantry Officer, Major Storti held myriad
positions, which included: mechanized infantry platoon leader, company
executive officer, brigade planner, and battalion assistant operations
officer.
In his capacity as an Army Congressional Fellow, I had the privilege
to host Joe in my office and, subsequently, enjoyed his ongoing and
diligent support during his assignment as a Congressional Budget
Liaison for the U.S. Army. Major Storti worked tirelessly with Members
of Congress and their staff to accurately articulate the Army's budget
positions to the Appropriations Committees and track down information
to assist offices pursue Army related priorities. His professionalism,
energy, diligence, and commitment to the mission are refreshing and
unmatched. As both a fellow and as a liaison, he effectively
represented the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense to the United
States Congress.
The foundation of Joe's military success is his family. He is a
devoted husband to his wife, Brittany, and committed father to their
children, Noah and Logan. Brittany, Noah, and Logan provide the
foundation for Joe's service. The Storti's attitude of service,
sacrifice, and care for others permeates every organization and
activity in which they participate. They are true examples of servant
leaders in the Army and the communities they engage.
Throughout his career, Major Storti has positively impacted soldiers,
peers, and superiors. Our country has benefited tremendously from his
extraordinary leadership, judgment, and passion. I join my colleagues
today in honoring his dedication to our Nation and invaluable service
to the United States Congress as an Army Congressional Liaison.
Madam Speaker, it has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with
Major Joseph Storti over the last three years. On behalf of a grateful
nation, this body recognizes and commends Joe for his service to our
country. We wish him all the best as he continues his service in the
United States Army.
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