[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S8047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     RETIREMENT OF JOHN C. GOODMAN

 Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the 
retirement of one of my constituents, John C. Goodman. John is stepping 
down from his post as gateway district manager for customer service and 
sales at the U.S. Postal Service.
  A 39-year veteran of the Postal Service, John was appointed as 
gateway district manager in September 1992. In making this appointment, 
Postmaster General Marvin Runyon said at the time, ``We are pleased to 
have John Goodman serving our customers.'' John's outstanding record of 
service has made Mr. Runyon's 1992 observation even more meaningful and 
accurate.
  John began his postal career as Postmaster in O'Fallon, IL after 
which he was elected secretary/treasurer of the National Association of 
Postmasters of the United States [NAPUS]. He was then elected NAPUS 
president, serving at the Organization's Washington, DC headquarters. 
Having completed his term, John returned to the Midwest in 1978 and was 
assigned to positions in Granite City, IL and later in Columbia, MO.
  John also served as acting manager of the Grand Rapids Post Office as 
part of the Executive Exchange Program, and was the executive assistant 
for customer relations in St. Louis, MO where he was appointed St. 
Louis Field Division General Manager/Postmaster in 1986.
  John's extensive management and operational expertise has yielded an 
impressive array of honors and citations. Under John Goodman's 
supervision, the St. Louis Division won the prestigious Regional 
Postmaster General's Quality Award. John also won the Postmaster 
General's Award for Excellence for the Union/Management Pairs [UMPS] 
program, as well as the National Postal Forum's Partnership for 
Progress Award for his dedication to customer service.
  A native of O'Fallon, IL, John served in the Air Force and attended 
both the University of Denver and Southern Illinois University in 
Edwardsville, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business 
administration.
  Mr. President, I join John Goodman's family and many friends in 
congratulating him on an exemplary career, and wishing him all the best 
for the future. Illinois, Missouri and the country have benefited 
greatly from his superb service.


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