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CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT R. "BART" BARTRAN

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On 2024-12-10, Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT R. "BART" BARTRAN" in the House. The speech addressed defense.

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CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT R. "BART" BARTRAN

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6549] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT R. ``BART'' BARTRAN (Mr. EZELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Robert Bartran for his remarkable 36 years of dedicated service to the Mississippi Army National Guard. Over the course of his distinguished career, Colonel Bartran has exemplified what it means to be a true leader--selfless, committed, and always ready to serve. His service has not only protected our Nation but also strengthened our State and enriched the communities that he has sworn to defend. He has answered the call of duty with distinction, representing the State of Mississippi with pride and honor. In his role as the director of the counterdrug program for the Mississippi National Guard and as commandant of the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy at Naval Air Station Meridian, Colonel Bartran has made an incredible mark on the battle against illegal drugs and organized crime. His leadership has not only advanced the mission but has also guided countless servicemembers, empowering them to make a difference in their own communities. His vision and dedication remain a steady force, driving the success of future generations of guardsmen and -women. On behalf of all Mississippians, we are deeply grateful for Colonel Bartran's extraordinary contributions to our State, Nation, and military. I thank Colonel Bartran for his tireless commitment, leadership, and unwavering service. As he enters this new chapter of his life, we wish him nothing but success, happiness, and fulfillment. ____________________

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CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT R. "BART" BARTRAN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6549] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF COLONEL ROBERT R. ``BART'' BARTRAN (Mr. EZELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colonel Robert Bartran for his remarkable 36 years of dedicated service to the Mississippi Army National Guard. Over the course of his distinguished career, Colonel Bartran has exemplified what it means to be a true leader--selfless, committed, and always ready to serve. His service has not only protected our Nation but also strengthened our State and enriched the communities that he has sworn to defend. He has answered the call of duty with distinction, representing the State of Mississippi with pride and honor. In his role as the director of the counterdrug program for the Mississippi National Guard and as commandant of the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy at Naval Air Station Meridian, Colonel Bartran has made an incredible mark on the battle against illegal drugs and organized crime. His leadership has not only advanced the mission but has also guided countless servicemembers, empowering them to make a difference in their own communities. His vision and dedication remain a steady force, driving the success of future generations of guardsmen and -women. On behalf of all Mississippians, we are deeply grateful for Colonel Bartran's extraordinary contributions to our State, Nation, and military. I thank Colonel Bartran for his tireless commitment, leadership, and unwavering service. As he enters this new chapter of his life, we wish him nothing but success, happiness, and fulfillment. ____________________