Recognizing Colonel Adolfo Garcia

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Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize a friend, leader, and a Marine. In August of 2022, Colonel Adolfo Garcia was hand-selected by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to assume the duties as the Director of the Marine Corps House Liaison Office. Colonel Garcia's selection was the result of an impeccable record of service and his vast experience in the Marine Corps.

Throughout his tenure, Colonel Garcia successfully led the daily operations of the House office through his expertise, professionalism, and mentorship. His acute awareness and in-depth insight knowledge of House procedures facilitated a shared understanding between the Marine Corps and the House of Representatives. His relationship with myself and many other members of Congress is one that we have valued greatly. Colonel Garcia's unique leadership skills and interpersonal abilities allowed him to be an incredible advocate on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Colonel Garcia is a Distinguished Naval Graduate from Texas A&M University graduating with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Colonel Garcia's command billets include: Platoon Commander, 1st Battalion 11th Marines and Battery Commander in 1st Battalion 12th Marines. As a Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded 1st Battalion, 11th Marines and deployed them to Afghanistan in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The battalion was a composite artillery battalion comprised of Cannons, Rockets, and a Target Acquisition Platoon in general support of the 1st Marine Division (FWD) in Helmand Province. His last command tour was as the Commander, 14th Marine Regiment

In 2023, President Biden nominated Colonel Garcia for the rank of a Brigadier General. On behalf of myself, and all my colleagues in the House of Representatives, we wish him luck in all his future endeavors and success leading Marines of the future. Colonel Garcia will be greatly missed. Semper Fidelis.

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