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HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY

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On 2026-01-15, Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare and also covered taxes, foreign policy.

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HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E45] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY ______ HON. GABE VASQUEZ of new mexico in the house of representatives Thursday, January 15, 2026 Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my Deputy District Director, Cody McCarty, for his many years of public service to New Mexico, as he continues his pursuit of higher education. His tireless work and strong leadership were critical in delivering results every day for New Mexico's 2nd District. Cody is a fifth generation New Mexican raised in Reserve in Catron County. He is a two-time graduated Aggie and has earned two degrees from New Mexico State University--also my alma mater. He is a proud veteran and previously served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant in the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. During college, he worked for NMSU Military and Veterans Programs and advised military and veteran students on their education benefits. Cody's Congressional public service is extensive and began when he interned for Senator Martin Heinrich's office in 2018, followed by his work as a Field and Constituent Services Representative for Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small. Most recently he served as the Deputy District Director out of my Las Cruces office and worked on veterans, military, public safety, agriculture, and LGBTQ+ issues. While working for New Mexico's 2nd District, Cody established invaluable relationships with veterans across the state and enjoyed getting to work with groups like the Marine Corps League, El Perro Diablo, and the Lincoln/Otero County Veterans Leadership Council. His expertise and dedication played a critical role in the introduction of legislation that has improved the lives of veterans, such as the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Health Access Act. He is truly dedicated to supporting veterans both inside and outside of his work schedule, and since my first term, he has volunteered with a local veterans group in Las Cruces, placing flags at a local cemetery to honor veterans on Memorial Day. Cody is a true public servant and represents the best that New Mexico has to offer. Cody is leaving his role with my office on January 20, 2026, to pursue a third degree from NMSU, and while it is bittersweet to say goodbye to him, I am excited to soon call him Dr. McCarty. On behalf of the people of New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Cody for his continued work for New Mexicans and our veterans. He has been an integral member of our team who will be dearly missed, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next. ____________________

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HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E45] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE WORK OF CODY McCARTY ______ HON. GABE VASQUEZ of new mexico in the house of representatives Thursday, January 15, 2026 Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my Deputy District Director, Cody McCarty, for his many years of public service to New Mexico, as he continues his pursuit of higher education. His tireless work and strong leadership were critical in delivering results every day for New Mexico's 2nd District. Cody is a fifth generation New Mexican raised in Reserve in Catron County. He is a two-time graduated Aggie and has earned two degrees from New Mexico State University--also my alma mater. He is a proud veteran and previously served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant in the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. During college, he worked for NMSU Military and Veterans Programs and advised military and veteran students on their education benefits. Cody's Congressional public service is extensive and began when he interned for Senator Martin Heinrich's office in 2018, followed by his work as a Field and Constituent Services Representative for Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small. Most recently he served as the Deputy District Director out of my Las Cruces office and worked on veterans, military, public safety, agriculture, and LGBTQ+ issues. While working for New Mexico's 2nd District, Cody established invaluable relationships with veterans across the state and enjoyed getting to work with groups like the Marine Corps League, El Perro Diablo, and the Lincoln/Otero County Veterans Leadership Council. His expertise and dedication played a critical role in the introduction of legislation that has improved the lives of veterans, such as the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Health Access Act. He is truly dedicated to supporting veterans both inside and outside of his work schedule, and since my first term, he has volunteered with a local veterans group in Las Cruces, placing flags at a local cemetery to honor veterans on Memorial Day. Cody is a true public servant and represents the best that New Mexico has to offer. Cody is leaving his role with my office on January 20, 2026, to pursue a third degree from NMSU, and while it is bittersweet to say goodbye to him, I am excited to soon call him Dr. McCarty. On behalf of the people of New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Cody for his continued work for New Mexicans and our veterans. He has been an integral member of our team who will be dearly missed, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next. ____________________