[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 24, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S1396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO FRED MUDGE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the career 
accomplishments and community leadership of Mr. Fred N. Mudge upon his 
retirement as president and CEO of Logan Aluminum, Inc., in Lewisburg, 
KY.
  Mr. Mudge began his career 32 years ago as a plant manager with 
Anaconda Aluminum. Later, his aptitude for innovation and demand for 
quality guided him in his progress from site manager for Anaconda's 
Alpart facility in Jamaica to the position of vice president of 
technology for Anaconda and ARCO Metals of Chicago. In 1985, Fred Mudge 
invested his tenacity and experience in the position of president and 
chief executive officer for a new Kentucky company, Logan Aluminum, 
Inc. Through his foresight and hard work, Logan Aluminum today is a 
world leader in aluminum can sheet stock production.
  Mr. Mudge's personal quest for excellence is not limited to the 
worksite. As a member of the Lewisburg community, he contributed to the 
revitalization of the local chamber of commerce and the establishment 
of an economic development commission. In addition, he assisted in the 
founding of Lewisburg's junior achievement program. Today, Mr. Mudge 
continues to work on behalf of his community as a member of the Logan 
Memorial Hospital board and the Western Kentucky University board of 
regents.
  Mr. President, Fred Mudge's work as an industry leader and dedicated 
community volunteer demonstrates the essential skills and determination 
our Nation needs to successfully meet the future challenges of job 
creation and community development. While his daily leadership at Logan 
Aluminum will be missed, I am confident that the Logan County community 
will continue to enjoy the benefits of his energy and insight well into 
the future.


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