congressional_record: CREC-2022-12-23-pt1-PgE1352-3
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| CREC-2022-12-23-pt1-PgE1352-3 | 2022-12-23 | 117 | 2 | RECOGNIZING LT. COL. ERIC VAN DE HEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1352 | E1352 | [{"name": "Mike Gallagher", "role": "speaking"}] | 168 Cong. Rec. E1352 | Congressional Record, Volume 168 Issue 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022) [Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1352] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING LT. COL. ERIC VAN DE HEY ______ HON. MIKE GALLAGHER of wisconsin in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2022 Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a lifetime of service to the American people by Lieutenant Colonel Eric Van De Hey. Lt. Col. Van De Hey is retiring after 35 years of selfless service to the United States. Since enlisting in 1987, he has dedicated his career in the U.S. Army to serving both his fellow soldiers and the United States. First and foremost, he has been a leader to many young soldiers, as he has trained soldiers at all levels of responsibility. He utilized his strong leadership skills while leading tactical platoons, strategic detachments, and serving in federal agencies. During his time in the Army, Lt. Col. Van De Hey served valiantly in many conflicts and missions including Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert Shield, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his service he earned numerous awards and commendations including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Valorous Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Combat Action Badge. His multiple deployments and awards are another clear example of his impressive dedication to serving our country. Throughout his career, Lt. Col. Van De Hey has played a significant role in ensuring the safety of our troops while leading our military into the next generation of warfighting. As the Executive Officer in charge of Test Parachutists, he ensured that Army parachutes were safe and reliable for our service members. Lt. Col. Van De Hey was also responsible for overseeing great technological advancements for the military, such as research into self-driving cars and the use of satellite images to monitor humanitarian crises. It is evident through these accolades that Lt. Col. Van De Hey has committed his career to serving the United States of America and the Army. As Lt. Col. Van De Hey returns to private life, it is my honor to recognize his years of service in the United States military. I invite all members of this body to join me in congratulating Lt. Col. Eric Van De Hey and his family on his retirement. Our Nation is safer because of Lt. Col. Van De Hey's unwavering service and commitment to his country. ____________________ |