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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JONATHON CODY
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HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND
of washington
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Ms. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Major Jonathon Cody, an extraordinary public servant in Washington State who recently retired from the United States Army.
Jonathon Cody, the son of a veteran and police officer, grew up with a strong sense of patriotism. Jonathon demonstrated his dedication to his country when he entered the Army ROTC program and began active-duty service in 2002.
When he was Second Lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps, Jonathon was assigned to a combat unit near the DMZ in South Korea. On active duty, his commitment to excellence was recognized when he was selected to attend the U.S. Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, where he earned the coveted Explosive Ordnance Disposal badge. After his promotion to Captain, Jonathon assumed command of the 731st EOD company, where he demonstrated remarkable leadership in command. He also deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic actions which saved many lives.
Following his deployment, Jonathon's achievements were recognized by his chain of command when he was selected for the Judge Advocate Generals Funded Legal Education Program. It comes as no surprise that Jonathon continued to excel as a JAG. He served as a military prosecutor and command legal advisor in Washington state, served an additional tour in Afghanistan, and served as the legal advisor for the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, where he met his wife, Anna Ilchenko.
Wanting to return home to Washington state as he neared retirement, Jonathon was reassigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where he completed his service as the Chief of Federal Litigation Division and Special Assistant United States Attorney. On June 30, 2022, Major Jonathon Cody retired after 20 years of active-duty service in the Army. Remaining committed to public service, Jonathon has taken on a new role as a Prosecuting Attorney in Thurston County, Washington.
Madam Speaker, Major Jonathon Cody has demonstrated remarkable courage, honor, and duty in service of his country. His devotion to our community and his country is inspirational. I am proud to recognize his achievements, celebrate his retirement, and offer these remarks in his honor.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 119(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 119(2)
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