[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 131 (Monday, September 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 19, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JUDGE EMERSON MEGGS

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 1994

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to Emerson 
Meggs, who is completing with distinction his service as Robertson 
County executive.
  As a businessman, judge, and civic leader, Judge Meggs has devoted 
his life to building Robertson County into a prosperous place. 
Beginning with his service as recorder and commissioner for the city of 
Adams, Judge Meggs has been an active member of the PTA, the Chambers 
of Commerce of Springfield and White House, the County Library Board 
and Historical Society, the County Highway Commission, the Adams 
Methodist Church, the Rotary Club and United Way.
  He has also served as the chair of the Greater Nashville Regional 
Council, where he helped coordinate and prepare other government 
leaders for the forces of growth affecting middle Tennessee as well as 
Robertson County.
  Judge Meggs' service culminated in 12 years as county executive. 
During that tenure, Robertson County grew considerably in population 
and wealth. It developed from a primarily agricultural county into a 
county with a diverse economy. It grew from a county dominated by farms 
to one mixed with suburbs. Under the judge's leadership, the county was 
prepared for these changes. He helped lead the county and its 
communities into making appropriate investments in infrastructure and 
the range of services necessary to meet the needs of both new and 
longstanding residents.
  It has been a privilege to have worked closely with Judge Meggs and I 
wish to join the other citizens in thanking him and his wife, Margaret. 
As Judge Meggs completes his tenure as county executive, he can look 
with pride at the many accomplishments and contributions he made to 
building the wealth of Robertson County and to improving the quality of 
life of its residents.

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