Recognizing Major General Laura Clellan

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Major General Laura Clellan of Broomfield, Colorado, on the occasion of her retirement following 36 years of service to the United States Army and the Colorado National Guard.

Major General Clellan began her military career in 1989, when she was commissioned as a Military Police Officer. Over the next three decades, she would shape readiness and emergency response both at home and abroad through five major operational deployments, including missions in Honduras, Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, Joint Task Force Panama, and the Hungarian Stabilization Force. As a senior commander in the Colorado National Guard, Major General Clellan led during some of the most challenging times in our state's history. Whether responding to natural disasters, public health crises, or civil unrest, she ensured that the Guard remained a trusted force for stability and service in our Colorado communities.

Major General Clellan's remarkable career has had a lasting impact and has inspired generations of service members, particularly women pursuing leadership roles in uniform. Her service reflects the very best of our military.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Major General Clellan has been awarded the Legion of Merit with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Parachutist Badge.

On behalf of the people of Colorado and the United States Congress, I extend profound gratitude to Major General Laura Clellan for her remarkable service.

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