[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E701]
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       HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF PAT FERGUSON

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pat Ferguson on 
his retirement as the Trousdale County executive. Pat has served as the 
Tennessee county's chief officer for 14 years and is the first to 
preside over the new Metropolitan Hartsville/Trousdale County 
government.
  During his capable tenure, Pat helped create an emergency 911 system, 
reduce property taxes and enhance the county's ambulance service. His 
leadership was also instrumental in getting a new health department and 
middle school built.
  Pat fought tirelessly for Hartsville to have good access to the 
state's interstate highway system so more industry and better jobs 
would be lured to the city. In fact, he helped convince the Tennessee 
Valley Authority to allow the site of an old abandoned nuclear plant to 
be used as an industrial development park, which will certainly lead to 
more jobs in the future.
  Pat's dedication and tireless service to his community has benefitted 
all, including the numerous civic boards and organizations to which he 
belongs. The people of Trousdale County could not have asked for a 
better public servant. I cordially congratulate Pat on his 
distinguished career as a public servant and wish him well in future 
endeavors.

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