[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E430]
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                 RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO DR. H.G. BRYANT

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2000

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Dr. H.G. 
Bryant, Jr., of my district on the occasion of his retirement from 
Swedish Match North American, Inc., an employer of many in Owensboro, 
KY.
  Dr. Bryant has been with Swedish Match for more than 30 years in a 
number of positions. He began his career in 1968 as a senior scientist 
with Liggett Group and ends his career as vice president for research 
and development, quality control and leaf procurement of Pinkerton 
Tobacco Co., which is now Swedish Match.
  During his time at Swedish Match, Dr. Bryant has made a number of 
valuable contributions to the Owensboro area. He has served on the 
Kentucky Wesleyan College board of trustees, the Owensboro Community 
College Foundation and the Kentucky Council on Economic Education. His 
civic contributions to the community also include support of the United 
Way and local food banks.
  Dr. Bryant has been a good friend to many in the community of 
Owensboro, as an employer and a civic leader. Today I acknowledge his 
commitments and achievements, along with his family, and wish him a 
happy and healthy retirement.

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