[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              HONORING EUGENE N. BALL UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2002

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Eugene N. Ball, upon his retirement 
from the Pentagon Federal Credit Union after nearly 25 years of 
distinguished and dedicated service.
  Mr. Ball was born and raised in Waterloo, IA. He served for 20 years 
in the United States Army in various command and staff assignments 
including as a Transportation Corp officer. Following his retirement 
from the Army's active service in 1963, Ball went to work as Chief of 
Finance in the Department of the Army. In 1967 he joined the Department 
of Defense, Per Diem Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee. 
Fifteen years later, in February 1982, he was detailed to the office of 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Material 
Management), with the responsibility of organizing and leading an 
Interagency Team to implement changes in Federal travel policies and 
practices, as directed by the President.
  Ball has been active in the Credit Union movement for over a quarter 
century. He was first elected to the Board of Directors of Pentagon 
Federal Credit Union in 1975, and subsequently served as Secretary from 
1977-1978, Vice President from 1978-1982, and President since 1982. 
During his tenure on the Board he has been Chairman of the Marketing 
and Education, and Nominating Committees.
  In June 1984, under Ball's direction, the Pentagon Federal Credit 
Union formed three holding companies to provide management information, 
software, and insurance services.
  Based on his leadership at the credit union, contributions to other 
credit unions and credit union organizations, professional development 
and education, and community service, Mr. Ball was awarded the DEF 1999 
Director of the Year honor by CUES. He is revered as a remarkable 
leader by his colleagues, and is renowned for his dedication to 
teamwork.
  Mr. Ball is also known by all of his Credit Union colleagues for his 
generosity. From dressing up as Santa Claus for the credit union's 
Christmas party to serving on the board of several prominent 
organizations, Mr. Ball is involved in nearly all Credit Union 
activities, as he is in his Northern Virginia community. He is very 
active in his church at all levels, serving as chairman of the board of 
trustees and leading Sunday school discussions. He is a member, and 
past President, of the Advisory Council for the Lupus Foundation of 
Greater Washington and has served as president of the National Cherry 
Blossom Festival. These, along with his many other acts of 
selflessness, both for the Pentagon Federal Credit Union and for his 
community, make Ball worthy of his title amongst those who know him, 
``A Role Model of Humanity.''
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I wish the very best to Mr. Ball as he is 
recognized for service to his community and to the Pentagon Federal 
Credit Union. During his twenty-five years of service, he certainly has 
earned his recognition, and I call upon all of my colleagues to join me 
in applauding his tenure.

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