congressional_record: CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5245-2
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| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5245-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | TRIBUTE TO A.J. GARY | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S5245 | S5245 | [{"name": "John Boozman", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5245 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO A.J. GARY Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize A.J. Gary upon his retirement as director of the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, ADEM, and State Homeland Security adviser. For more than four decades, Gary has dedicated his career to serving others and protecting the people of Arkansas. Since being appointed to manage ADEM in 2016, he has provided steady leadership through some of the most challenging situations our State has faced. His experience has been integral to ADEM's response and recovery efforts across 49 State and federally declared disasters. In every instance, he demonstrated an understanding that emergency management is ultimately about helping people and worked tirelessly to make sure Natural State communities had the resources and support they needed after disaster struck. He also sought to improve Arkansas' ability to prepare for and recover from future emergencies. From expanding ADEM's field operations to modernizing the State's emergency coordination system, Gary has helped ensure we are better equipped to protect Arkansans. But Gary's commitment to public service did not begin with ADEM. He spent more than 28 years with the Conway Police Department, where he retired as police chief, and later served as chief security administrator for Air Transport International. Throughout each chapter of his career, he answered the call to serve and took on the responsibility of protecting others. His impact has also extended beyond Arkansas, having earned the respect of emergency management professionals across the country. In 2025, he was appointed president of the National Emergency Management Association, reflecting the expertise and dedication he has brought to the field. On behalf of the people of Arkansas, I congratulate A.J. Gary on his retirement and thank him for his more than 40 years of public service. I wish him and his family all the best in this well-deserved next chapter. ____________________ |