[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO KENT DAVIS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE MANCHESTER, NH, 
                    VETERAN AFFAIRS REGIONAL OFFICE

   Mr. BOB SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Kent 
Davis for his diligent work over the years on behalf of New Hampshire's 
veterans. My staff and I have worked with Kent on important veterans 
issues and we have always admired his hard work and dedication to his 
job. He will be sorely missed by many. As a fellow veteran, I 
congratulate him on his service to the Manchester Veteran Affairs 
regional office.
  Kent has been the head of the adjudication office at the Manchester 
Veteran Affairs regional office for the past 12 years, and has served 
as our congressional liaison. We have come to rely on him for 
information and guidance on matters of concern to New Hampshire 
veterans. He has provided outstanding service, and we were always 
confident that Kent provided the veterans of New Hampshire every 
consideration for benefits and services.
  In 1989, Kent was given an award for the outstanding adjudication 
division, and he received numerous commendations and excellent 
evaluations.
  Kent was always willing to go the extra mile to help a veteran. When 
any problem arose, he was quick to find a resolution or provide an 
answer. His valuable expertise, knowledge, and experience helped my New 
Hampshire congressional offices to be responsive and serve New 
Hampshire veterans expeditiously.
  Kent graduated from Chico State College in Chico, CA, with a 
bachelor's degree in sociology in 1966. He achieved his master's degree 
in public administration at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque 
in 1971.
  Kent is not only a professional, but also displays a good sense of 
humor which always made it a pleasure to work with him. On behalf of 
myself, the veterans in New Hampshire and my staff, we wish Kent every 
happiness and continued success in the years to come.

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