[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 78 (Thursday, May 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
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    COMMENDING LIEUTENANT COLONEL MOSES WHITEHURST FOR SERVICES WELL-
                                RENDERED

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                            HON. WES COOLEY

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 10, 1995
  Mr. COOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
the accomplishments of Lt. Col. Moses Whitehurst, Jr. who commanded 
Umatilla Depot Activity [UMDA], in Hermiston, OR from July 1993 to July 
1995. Although continually challenged with mission changes, personnel 
reductions, dwindling resources, and short supplies, Moses Whitehurst 
performed his duties with vigor and professionalism while always 
meeting or exceeding requirements and expectations.
  Lieutenant Colonel Whitehurst performed mission operations 
effectively as exhibited by successful completion of countless reviews 
and inspections. While under the command of Lieutenant Colonel 
Whitehurst, UMDA exceeded fiscal year 1994 conventional ammunition 
demilitarization forecasts by accomplishing 100 percent of the workload 
ahead of schedule. In addition, UMDA exceeded all expectations for 
shipment of ammunition stocks and general commodities by shipping more 
in fiscal year 1994 than had been shipped in the 4 previous years 
combined.
  During Lieutenant Colonel Whitehurst's service, UMDA met or exceeded 
all BRAC time requirements. Through effective use of the one team 
approach, he has ensured a seamless transition for the operational 
control of the chemical stockpile mission from the Industrial 
Operations Command to the Chemical and Biological Defense Command.
  By all accounts, Lt. Col. Moses Whitehurst has done an outstanding 
job of fulfilling all UMDA civic responsibilities and ensuring that a 
very positive public perception was maintained by the communities 
surrounding the installation. Under his command, UMDA was always well-
represented at all meetings regarding CSEPP; in addition to hosting 
many local professional groups at UMDA, which included tours of the 
installation.
  During his command tour at Umatilla Depot Activity, Lieutenant 
Colonel Moses Whitehurst set a tone of professionalism and teamwork. 
His exceptional leadership performance is a credit to himself, the 
Tooele Army Depot Complex, the Industrial Operations Command, and the 
U.S. Army. The people of the Second District and I are grateful to have 
had the benefit of his service.


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