[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 122 (Tuesday, August 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 23, 1994]
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        JOHN B. MANKIN, A CAREER OF SERVICE TO RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 1994

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, whoever it was who said that leaders aren't 
born--they're made--just might have been thinking of John Mankin. Over 
his long career serving Rutherford County, he's done exactly what 
leaders do: He ensured that our county government--and the people it 
serves--were much better off than when he assumed office.
  This Thursday afternoon, August 25, 1994, Rutherford Countians will 
have an opportunity to give Mr. Mankin something back when attending 
his retirement reception at the county courthouse.
  Rutherford County has grown and prospered under his three terms as 
county executive and two terms as magistrate and commissioner for the 
sixth district, and his service on the planning commission guided that 
expansion in an efficient and orderly way.
  Because of his financial management abilities, our bond rating of AA 
is the best of any county government in Tennessee.
  Mr. Mankin's accomplishments are too long to list in their entirety, 
but none of us will forget that under his tenure a county engineering 
department and adult activity centers were established, our 
administrative offices were computerized, a new jail was built, 
emergency 911 service and permanent ambulance stations were instituted, 
idle land was sold and a whole host of other governmental services were 
improved.
  Undoubtedly his wife Martha, his children Gaye and Ben and his 
grandchild, John B. Mankin III, are all as proud of him as we are.
  In announcing his retirement Mr. Mankin said, ``I have been deeply 
honored by the people of Rutherford County by being elected for three 
consecutive terms as their county executive.''
  Mr. Mankin, we have been honored as well.