[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
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                      GEORGE DUTCHIE MINER HONORED

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 1996

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to pay 
tribute today to my good friend and constituent, Mr. George Dutchie 
Miner on the occasion of his retirement, March 29, 1996, following 55 
years of service to Northrop Grumman and its corporate predecessors--
including among other company names Hamilton, Chance Vought, Ling 
Tempco Vought and Vought. Mr. Miner started with the company on March 
7, 1941, making aircraft propellers for what was then a division of 
United Aircraft. He made propellers from scratch out of aluminum alloy. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Miner has made dies for all of the company's 
aircraft, for Boeing programs and for military subcontracts. Most 
recently, as a die finisher, he has prepared 17,000 pound dies for use 
in creating components for the B-2 Stealth bomber.
  During World War II, Mr. Miner earned about 50 cents an hour as a 
tool and die maker, $28 dollars a week with overtime on the weekends. 
But he as able to provide for his family and put his two sons through 
college. He now enjoys the love and affection of three grandchildren. 
During a portion of his career, he served as the State vice president 
of his labor union. He also served as a Democratic precinct chairman 
for many years and a community leader extraordinaire.
  Congratulations Dutchie, Northrup Grumman and the country are 
grateful for your many years of service. I salute you for a job well 
done.

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