[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING DR. JAMES POWERS FOR HIS SERVICE TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2002

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of my long-time 
personal friend, Dr. James M. Powers, for his invaluable dedication and 
leadership to our community. Dr. Powers is a past mayor of Waverly, 
Tennessee, and has run one of middle Tennessee's largest private dental 
practices. He has proven time and time again that he is a leader among 
his peers, and now all our best wishes go with him and his family as he 
settles into retirement.
  Dr. Powers contributed to the community through his political 
leadership. He was elected mayor of Waverly and served in that position 
for 19 years. During his tenure as mayor, he assisted in the 
development of a new city hall, opened a police department, upgraded 
the water system and helped attract several companies to Waverly. He 
served at the state level on the Tennessee Water Quality Control Board 
and the Tennessee Arts Commission, and was chairman of the Tennessee 
Higher Education Commission.
  An alumnus of Austin Peay State University, Southwestern at Memphis, 
and the University of Tennessee, Dr. Powers moved back to our area and 
with his brother helped build a highly successful dental practice that 
will continue to help people in our community. He also served two years 
in the United States Army Dental Corps.
  He has proven his dedication and leadership in dentistry through his 
membership in several associations, including the American Dental 
Association, Nashville Dental Society, Tennessee Dental Association, 
Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow of the American College of 
Dentists, and Fellow of the International College of Dentists. He was 
also named outstanding alumnus of the University of Tennessee's College 
of Dentistry.
  Dr. James Powers and his wife Helen have four children and three 
grandchildren and have established themselves as true leaders in Middle 
Tennessee. While Dr. Powers begins this new chapter in his life, I am 
hopeful that they will continue to be leaders in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in thanking 
Dr. James M. Powers for his years of selfless service and leadership in 
our community.

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