Recognizing Sergeant Major Harold M. Watts, III Service to the National Guard Bureau

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Mr. HARRIGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express profound gratitude to Sergeant Major Harold M. Watts, III, Senior Enlisted Leader for the National Guard Bureau's Office of Legislative Liaison. From his start as an Armor Crewman in the North Carolina Army National Guard, he has risen to serve as the principal legislative advisor to the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Nearing 30 years of distinguished service, Sergeant Major Watts served with valor in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, earning the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge. A graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy with advanced degrees, he exemplifies unwavering commitment to excellence. As a legislative liaison, he has expertly bridged the National Guard and Congress, leveraging his military construction expeltise to advance our Nation's security.

As he transitions to his next assignment, I honor his exemplary service and wish him, his wife Crystal, and their daughters well. His legacy endures.

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