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E1004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 12, 2018 Justice Service Award from the Indiana State cer commission as second lieutenant. COL His final assignment prior to retirement was Bar Association Criminal Justice Section in Guyer was first assigned to Company D, 1– Chief, Strategic Plans Division (SPD), National 1996. 103rd Armor in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Guard Bureau, J5. Retired U.S. Army Major Larry’s life-long commitment to justice and where he served as Armor platoon leader, (MAJ) Christine Langin, SPD interorganiza- public defense led to his service on the board company executive officer, and company com- tional strategist & planner, recently said COL of directors at the Indiana Criminal Justice In- mander in traditional status. Guyer’s impact on the SPD cannot be over- stitute, the Commission on Children, and the In 1994, COL Guyer and his wife, Michele, stated. ‘‘His methodical and approachable Commission on the Interstate Compact on moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he manner brought the concept of integrating Na- Probation and Parole. He has also served as served in the 2–198 Armor Battalion, Head- tional Guard all hazards support planning to a a member of the American Bar Association, quarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) higher level, across new audiences, and into National Legal Aid and Defender Association, Executive Officer for the 155 Separate Armor new sectors,’’ MAJ Langin said. ‘‘COL Guyer National Association of Criminal Defense Law- Brigade. Additionally, COL Guyer served as collaborated with more diversified partners yers, Indiana State Bar Association, Inter- the Brigade Logistic Coordinator for the bri- than the NGB had ever done before, while si- national Bar Association, the Public Defender gade rotation at the National Training Center multaneously strengthening existing partner- Commission, the Criminal Code Evaluation (NTC), Fort Irwin, California, in the Active Duty ships. This effort was critical during the his- Commission and the Criminal Law and Sen- for Special Work (ADSW) program. toric hurricane season of 2017, where COL tencing Policy Study Committee. Entering Title 10 Active Guard Reserve Guyer led the National Guard Bureau Future Larry has made a remarkable impact on his (AGR) status in 1999, COL Guyer was as- Plans Center and anticipated the support re- signed to the Fort Knox Armor School. As an community and the lives of his friends, family, quirements to all of the impacted states, as instructor for the team, COL Guyer assisted and colleagues. He has truly left a legacy of well as those states providing response as- with the development and execution of the success at the Indiana Public Defender Coun- sets. COL Guyer will be long respected and Armor Captain Career Course—Distant Learn- cil and in the State of Indiana that will be built spoken of, particularly when NGB remembers ing. In 2002, COL Guyer was assigned as the upon for years to come. On behalf of Indiana’s leaders who were given tough problems and deputy chief of the Training Development Divi- Fifth Congressional District, I congratulate always delivered thoughtful solutions.’’ sion (TDD) at the Fort Knox Armor School, Larry Landis on his extraordinary career and Colonel (COL) Douglas C. Rose, Jr., and oversaw the development of all programs extend my gratitude for all the wonderful con- NORAD and USNORTHCOM LNO to FEMA of instruction. tributions he has made to our Hoosier commu- Engineer, said COL Guyer distinguished him- From 2003 to 2006, COL Guyer served as self throughout his career. COL Rose rec- nity. I wish the very best to my dear friend and the assistant to the commander at the Army his family, and hope that he will have many ommended COL Guyer for the Legion of Merit Training Support Center (ATSC), Fort Eustis, Award in recognition of his meritorious service. happy times on the golf course and beyond as Virginia. He worked on a wide range of train- he enjoys a well-deserved retirement. ‘‘COL Guyer’s service was marked with effec- ing support issues, including development of tive leadership, keen analysis, and superb f distribution plans for training devices for the dedication that proved invaluable to the U.S. CONGRATULATING GABRIEL ARNG, and ensuring Army training support for Army, the Army National Guard and the Na- KURTZ OF THE CAMDENTON deploying ARNG units. From March until Au- tional Guard Bureau,’’ COL Rose said. ‘‘The LAKERS gust 2005, COL Guyer served as the ATSC singularly distinctive accomplishments of COL training support representative (forward), in Guyer culminate a long and distinguished ca- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Kuwait. During this period, COL Guyer was in- reer in the service of this county and reflect strumental in fielding laser marksmanship great credit upon himself, the Army National OF MISSOURI training devices to AC and ARNG units in Af- Guard, and the United States Army.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ghanistan and Iraq, in accordance with the COL Guyer’s many awards and decorations Thursday, July 12, 2018 vice chief of staff of Army guidance. COL include The Legion of Merit, the Defense Meri- Guyer also helped to build long-term training Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise torious Award, the Army Meritorious Service capabilities at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- In 2006, COL Guyer was assigned as the Commendation Service Medal, the Mississippi gratulating Gabriel Kurtz of the Camdenton executive officer for the Training Division at Magnolia Medal, the Indiana Distinguished Lakers for his first-place finish in the Javelin the ARNG Readiness Center in Arlington, Vir- Service Medal, the Order of Saint George Field Event at the 2018 Missouri Class 4 State ginia. Selected for promotion to lieutenant (Bronze) Medal, and the Army Staff Identifica- Track and Field Championship. colonel, COL Guyer was assigned as the chief tion Badge. Gabriel and his coach should be com- of the Training Support Branch within the COL Guyer is a member of the United mended for all of their hard work throughout Training Division in February 2007, and was States Armor Association and the Mississippi this past year and for bringing home the state promoted lieutenant colonel in April 2007. Ad- championship to their school and community. Army National Guard Association. ditionally, COL Guyer served as the ARNG Throughout his career, COL Guyer has I ask you to join me in recognizing Gabriel lead for the development of the Muscatatuck Kurtz for a job well done. been supported by his loving family, including Urban Training Center (MUTC) , a sub-instal- his wife, Michele; and his two daughters, Julia f lation of Camp Atterbury, Indiana. and Madeline. Selected for command, COL Guyer was as- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF I am grateful for COL Guyer’s service to our signed to be the first commander of the Oper- UNITED STATES ARMY NA- great nation. He is a trusted friend. I wish him ations Training Group (OTC) at MUTC. He as- TIONAL GUARD COLONEL (COL) all the best in his future endeavors. sumed command on July 1, 2009. The OTC CHESTER GUYER conducted monthly integrated civilian—military f field training events to prepare U.S. govern- IN HONOR OF THE ONE YEAR AN- HON. TRENT KELLY ment civilians to operate with military security NIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF OF MISSISSIPPI in Afghanistan and Iraq. Upon completion of LIU XIAOBO AND IN RECOGNI- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES command, COL Guyer was reassigned to the TION OF PRISONERS OF CON- Thursday, July 12, 2018 Army G3 in the Collective Training Division SCIENCE IN CHINA (CTD), where he managed active and reserve Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, component training support funding programs. today I rise in honor of Colonel (COL) Chester HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Following assignment as deputy chief of OF VIRGINIA Guyer’s 31 years of service in the U.S. Army staff for the deputy commanding general—Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Guard (ARNG). During his long and tional Guard at U.S. Army Training and Doc- distinguished career, COL Guyer dem- trine Command (TRADOC) headquarters, COL Thursday, July 12, 2018 onstrated his commitment to our nation, serv- Guyer was selected for promotion to colonel in Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ing in numerous leadership roles and staff po- 2014, and was reassigned to North American recognize the one-year anniversary of the sitions. COL Guyer began his military career Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and death of Liu Xiaobo, Chinese writer, human in 1986, when he joined the Pennsylvania Na- the United States Northern Command rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. tional Guard. In 1988, COL Guyer graduated (USNORTHCOM) as Deputy Command Cen- Renowned as a freedom fighter, he is praised from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania ter Director and the Chief of the Support and for his long and non-violent struggle for funda- with a degree in Education and an Armor Offi- Crew Operations (SCO) division. mental human rights in China. VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jul 13, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12JY8.012 E12JYPT1 July 12, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1005 Mr. Xiaobo was instrumental in the 1989 dent’s visit to the First District of Iowa. Had I Brazos Chamber of Commerce which is now Tiananmen Square protests, one of the most been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll known as the Bryan/College Station Chamber significant protests of communist rule in China. Call No. 320 and YEA on Roll Call No. 321. of Commerce. Throughout his life, his works were banned f and censored by the communist Chinese gov- Over the years, the Chamber has estab- ernment.

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