[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E162-E163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HENRY B. DAWSON

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 9, 1999

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Henry B. 
Dawson, a proud native of Battle Creek, Michigan.
  Henry will be retiring from the Defense Information Systems Agency 
after sixteen years of government service, the last four of which he 
spent away from his home and family. Henry

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moved to the Washington metro area as a result of workforce reductions 
at the Defense Logistics Agency in Battle Creek and plans to return to 
Michigan as soon as possible.
  Henry has been described by his colleagues as, ``an outstanding 
employee with the highest moral and ethical standards who represents 
his agency with a focus always riveted on what is best for the 
taxpayer.'' He will be missed.
  Henry Dawson, ``Hank'' to his friends, graduated in June of 1960 from 
Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. 
He then began work on his Masters. Henry is a past President of the 
Battle Creek Big Brothers and Big Sisters and has held officer 
positions in both the Battle Creek Goodwill industries and the Exchange 
Club. His civic involvement includes working in an advisory capacity 
for Collage Community College and the Calhoun Area Vocational Center. I 
understand he plans on continuing his civi involvement upon returning 
to Michigan.
  I personally admire Henry Dawson for his years of dedicated federal 
service and his involvement in many civic activities. I am grateful he 
plans on returning to Battle Creek. This dedication to his hometown is 
an element of strength and character to be appreciated.

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