[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1949]
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                    TRIBUTE TO RICHARD K. BOYD, JR.

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 1998

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a friend and 
distinguished former Kentuckian, Mr. Richard K. Boyd, Jr., who is 
retiring this month after 32 years of dedicated service with Westvaco 
Corporation.
  As Manager of Government Relations and various executive capacities 
during his career at Westvaco, Mr. Boyd diligently exercised his 
professional stake in civic affairs. As a private citizen of Kentucky 
for 24 years, he faithfully demonstrated his deep sense of personal 
responsibility for civic involvement.
  For much of his career, Dick Boyd lived and worked in Wickliffe, 
Kentucky, where he and his wife Malinda raised their three daughters--
Anne, Gretchen and Rebecca. His arrival in Wickliffe pre-dates the 
Westvaco Fine Papers mill, a major employer and contributor to the 
economic development of western Kentucky. The growth of the mill and 
the company's good relationship with the community and the Commonwealth 
of Kentucky are a part of the legacy of Dick Boyd's career and his life 
in our state.
  In 1988, Dick served in Kentucky State Government as Deputy Secretary 
of the Cabinet for Economic Development, His dedication to family, 
friends and neighbors is worthy of recognition.
  Dick Boyd has performed his duties representing Westvaco and its 
operations in the First Congressional District of Kentucky with honest 
and integrity. He is a valued friend and a good citizen whose national 
corporate responsibilities have never diminished his concern for and 
dedication to the economic and civic progress of the people of western 
Kentucky. On their behalf, I take this opportunity to congratulate 
Richard K. Boyd, Jr. on his successful and distinguished career and 
extend best wishes for his retirement.

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