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IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF COLONEL RANDY SOUTHARD
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HON. MIKE GALLAGHER
of wisconsin
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 28, 2021
Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, l rise today to honor Colonel Randy Southard. Serving in both the Reserves and Active Duty in the Army, and as a patrol deputy for the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, Colonel Southard is an asset to his community and to his Nation.
During his nearly 30 years of military service, Colonel Southard took on several leadership positions as an infantry officer and commander. He served as the primary staff officer of five large Army Reserve units, Deputy Brigade Commander and Exercise Branch Chief for 1st Brigade, Great Lakes Training Division, 75th Training Command, and Chief Observer Controller Trainer for 15 Battalion and higher echelon units. During Colonel Southard's service he completed tours overseas in Kabul, Afghanistan as Deputy Chief, Afghanistan National Army Development, providing crucial support to the United Nations Security Council's International Security Assistance Force Joint Command.
Amidst his deployments and hard work in the Army, he continued serving Northeast Wisconsin as a patrol deputy in the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office. Beginning his career with the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office on June 7, 1999 Colonel Southard has served as a Field Training Officer, as a member of the Emergency Response SWAT team, and as a K9 handler. Colonel Southard has clearly demonstrated his commitment to serving for the public good and making the world around him a safer place during his 22 year career.
I am incredibly thankful for his dedication and continued service with the Sheriff's Office.
Madam Speaker, I urge all Members of this body to join me in applauding Colonel Southard for his impressive career and service in the United States Army
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 94
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