[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RETIREMENT OF JOHN TURNER

 Mr. BUMPERS. Mr. President, John Turner will retire this year 
after more than twenty-five years of service to the forest products 
industry. A native of Camden, Arkansas, John is completing a long and 
distinguished career with the Georgia-Pacific Corporation.
  John joined Georgia-Pacific Corporation in 1972 as Public Relations 
Manager for the Crossett, Arkansas, Division. His responsibilities were 
expanded to include government relations in 1977 for the states of 
Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas. In 1983, he assumed responsibility 
for state-level government affairs for the corporation and relocated to 
Washington, D.C.
  In his present position as Vice President of Government Affairs, John 
has directed and coordinated the corporation's Federal and State 
government affairs staff and legislative policy for the corporation in 
Washington and in the eight state office locations.
  In addition to a long association with various entities in the forest 
products industry, John also had a career in radio and television 
broadcasting. John was educated at Southern Arkansas University in 
Magnolia, Arkansas, receiving a degree in communications.
  Active in forestry and trade associations, John serves on the 
American Forest and Paper Association's Energy Council and chairs the 
Endangered Species Reauthorization Committee. John has also served two 
terms on the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission and one term on the 
Arkansas Forestry Commission. He is also a member of the Public 
Relations Society of America.
  Despite his consuming dedication to his industry, John has made time 
for numerous civic duties, including work with the Jaycees, Lions Club, 
Rotary Club, Boys Club of America, and United Way. He has served his 
local community as a city airport commission member and as a member of 
the hospital board of directors.
  Mr. President, I am proud of the association I have had with John 
Turner over the years. He has been a steadfast friend and a trusted 
adviser on issues of importance not only to his industry, but to the 
economy of our beloved State as well. His preparedness, integrity and 
willingness to compromise have served him and his industry well.
  I wish John and his lovely wife Jean a long and relaxing retirement. 
Perhaps John's retirement from his ``day'' job will give them time to 
more faithfully follow their beloved Razorbacks football and basketball 
teams, as well as enjoy their two daughters and two granddaughters.
  Mr. President, John Turner leaves big shoes to fill in the forest 
products industry. I hope his successors will look to his fine example 
of the role of the lobbyist and spokesperson in our system.

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