[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2266]
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TRIBUTE TO KENNETH R. KNOX OF GRAND TRUCK WESTERN RAILROAD AND CANADIAN 
                           NATIONAL RAILWAYS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mr. Kenneth R. 
Knox upon his retirement from the rail industry after 36 years of 
service to the Grand Trunk Western Railroad and Canadian National 
Railways. It is truly an honor to thank Mr. Knox for 36 years of hard 
work and devotion to the railroad industry.
  Beginning his career in the railroad industry as a Yard Helper with 
Grand Trunk Western Railroad in 1965, Mr. Knox immediately began rising 
up the ladder because of his well-founded knowledge and expertise. Ever 
misunderstood, the rail industry in the United States is one of the 
most important vehicles of U.S. commerce and is the remaining 
connection between our glorious industrial age past and the future of 
industry in America. Our railways are a symbol of American freedom and 
prosperity to the hard-working women and men that staff and service 
this important part of American society.
  During his time in the railroad industry, Mr. Knox served also as 
Yardmaster, Assistant Trainmaster, Trainmaster, Terminal Manager, 
District Manager, Superintendent Agreement Administration, Manager of 
Labor Relations, up to his service as Manager of Operations for the 
Crew Management Center/Rail Traffic Control. Always dedicated to his 
job, Mr. Knox is well-liked and respected among all segments of the 
rail industry, especially by co-workers, upon his retirement he will be 
missed not only because his friendship with fellow workers, but also 
because of the knowledge and expertise he brings to work with him every 
day. His colleagues and I must truly respect the imprint he has left 
behind.
  In addition to his dedication to the railroad industry, his 
dedication to family and friends and religion is second to none. I wish 
to thank Mr. Kenneth Knox for his 36 years of toil and sweat in the 
rail industry, and I ask that my colleagues join me in wishing Mr. Knox 
a happy and healthy retirement.

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