[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 38 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: April 12, 1994]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. MAHAFFEY

  Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues in the 
U.S. Senate to join me in paying tribute to a remarkable man who is 
being awarded the 1994 Army Engineer Association Gold de Fleury Medal 
by the U.S. Army Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood. I am speaking 
of Mr. John B. Mahaffey of Springfield, MO.
  John has served as a civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army for 
16 years. He provides advice to the Army leadership on public attitudes 
toward the Army and acts as an ambassador in providing understanding 
and cooperation between the civilian community and the Army. He is also 
the chairman and chief executive officer of Mahaffey Enterprises.
  The Gold de Fleury Medal is awarded each year to an individual who 
exemplifies boldness, courage and commitment to a strong national 
defense. The medal commemorates the intrepid behavior of Capt. Francois 
Louis Teisseidre de Fleury while he served in the Continental Army in 
1779.
  In addition to this prestigious honor, John has also been a three-
time recipient of the Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian 
Service Award. His hard work and dedication is truly honorable and 
deserving of special recognition.
  Mr. President, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to 
Mr. John B. Mahaffey for his years of service, loyalty, and commitment 
to the U.S. Army and civilian community. I am honored to have had the 
opportunity to recognize his accomplishments and my very best wishes 
for continued success, health, and happiness.

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