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TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AIDA "TERRI" BORRAS

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On 2026-02-11, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AIDA "TERRI" BORRAS" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, defense.

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TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AIDA "TERRI" BORRAS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AIDA ``TERRI'' BORRAS ______ HON. CHRISSY HOULAHAN of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Brigadier General Aida ``Terri'' Borras on her retirement from the U.S. Army. Brigadier General Borras' forty-one year career has been characterized by exceptionally meritorious service while serving in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff (Intelligence) for Headquarters Department of the Army G2. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, Brigadier General Borras' distinguished service has impacted the lives of countless Soldiers and their families. Borras enlisted in the Army in 1985. During her enlisted career, she served as an intelligence Soldier in the Combined Field Army (Republic of Korea-U.S.), the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), the 1st Special Operations Command (Airborne), the Special Forces Command (Airborne), and participated in combat operations during Operation Just Cause. In 1992, she was selected for the Army's Green to Gold Program and graduated two years later from The George Washington University and received her commission as a second lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Corps in 1994. Her command assignments include: Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 629th Military Intelligence Battalion (CEWI), Maryland National Guard; Company Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, INSCOM Support Battalion (Provisional); Battalion Commander, Army Reserve Element at the 1st Information Operations Command (Land); Battalion Commander, North Central Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center; Brigade Commander, Army Reserve Operational Activity; Commanding General, Military Intelligence Readiness Command; and Deputy Commanding General, Southern European Task Force Africa. Staff assignments include: Intelligence Watch Officer, Joint Analysis Center; Joint Information Operations Planner on the Multinational Force--Iraq staff during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Director, Army Reserve G-39 (Cyber and Information Operations Directorate) on the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve; and Director, Commander's Action Group for the Commanding General, United States Army Reserve Command. I thank Terri for her distinguished service, and her professionalism and passion for service in every role she has filled throughout her prestigious career. Part of what makes the U.S. military the greatest in the world is that servicemembers like Terri voluntarily dedicate their lives to serve and sacrifice for this country. I also want to thank her husband Patrick and her children, Sean, Liam, Conor, Eion and Siannen, for their unwavering support. I wish Terri and her family all the best in what I hope to be a restful and enjoyable future. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AIDA "TERRI" BORRAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AIDA ``TERRI'' BORRAS ______ HON. CHRISSY HOULAHAN of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Brigadier General Aida ``Terri'' Borras on her retirement from the U.S. Army. Brigadier General Borras' forty-one year career has been characterized by exceptionally meritorious service while serving in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff (Intelligence) for Headquarters Department of the Army G2. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, Brigadier General Borras' distinguished service has impacted the lives of countless Soldiers and their families. Borras enlisted in the Army in 1985. During her enlisted career, she served as an intelligence Soldier in the Combined Field Army (Republic of Korea-U.S.), the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), the 1st Special Operations Command (Airborne), the Special Forces Command (Airborne), and participated in combat operations during Operation Just Cause. In 1992, she was selected for the Army's Green to Gold Program and graduated two years later from The George Washington University and received her commission as a second lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Corps in 1994. Her command assignments include: Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 629th Military Intelligence Battalion (CEWI), Maryland National Guard; Company Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, INSCOM Support Battalion (Provisional); Battalion Commander, Army Reserve Element at the 1st Information Operations Command (Land); Battalion Commander, North Central Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center; Brigade Commander, Army Reserve Operational Activity; Commanding General, Military Intelligence Readiness Command; and Deputy Commanding General, Southern European Task Force Africa. Staff assignments include: Intelligence Watch Officer, Joint Analysis Center; Joint Information Operations Planner on the Multinational Force--Iraq staff during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Director, Army Reserve G-39 (Cyber and Information Operations Directorate) on the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve; and Director, Commander's Action Group for the Commanding General, United States Army Reserve Command. I thank Terri for her distinguished service, and her professionalism and passion for service in every role she has filled throughout her prestigious career. Part of what makes the U.S. military the greatest in the world is that servicemembers like Terri voluntarily dedicate their lives to serve and sacrifice for this country. I also want to thank her husband Patrick and her children, Sean, Liam, Conor, Eion and Siannen, for their unwavering support. I wish Terri and her family all the best in what I hope to be a restful and enjoyable future. ____________________