[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF COL. TERRY L. RICE

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 1997

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Col. Terry L. 
Rice, upon his departure from his post as Commander and District 
Engineer of the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers. Among his many duties in the region, Colonel Rice is best 
remembered for his commitment to the Florida Everglades and the 
partnerships he developed toward restoration of this priceless national 
treasure.
  Throughout his command at the Jacksonville District, Colonel Rice 
committed the corps to a balanced approach toward environmental 
management. He has incorporated creative planning, engineering, 
construction, and management of projects that encompass the third 
largest civil works district in the Nation. Historically, the 
Jacksonville District is known as an innovative global leader in 
environmental restoration. Colonel Rice has built on this legacy by 
giving the Army Corps of Engineers a new look in south Florida through 
his commitment to the people of Florida and his vision for ecosystem 
restoration.
  For those of us in south Florida and all who value the Florida 
Everglades, I wish Colonel Rice great success in his future endeavors.




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