[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1594-E1595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING COLONEL DAVID L. HANSEN, COMMANDER OF THE NORFOLK ENGINEER 
  DISTRICT, NORFOLK CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VIRGINIA FOR HIS SERVICE AND 
                               DEDICATION

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Colonel David 
L. Hansen, Commander and Norfolk District Engineer, for his loyal 
service to the United States Corps of Engineers and to the development 
and progress of numerous projects in Virginia's Fourth District.
  Colonel Hansen's dedication and loyalty to the advancement of our 
district and the Commonwealth of Virginia as a whole is to be 
commended. He has played an instrumental role in overseeing the growth 
and preservation

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of numerous projects along the river basins in Virginia since he 
assumed command in July 2001.
  Since first enrolling in the U.S. Army nearly 30 years ago, Colonel 
Hansen's devotion to duty has reflected the highest standards of the 
military profession. Following four years of Army enlisted service, he 
was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers through the Officer 
Candidate School program, Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1978. He has served 
on numerous assignments both in the United States and overseas. His 
military education is extensive and includes the Industrial College of 
the Armed Forces, the Army's Command and General Staff College, 
Engineer Basic and Advanced Courses, and the Combined Arms and Services 
Staff School. Colonel Hansen also holds a Bachelor of Science degree, 
and two master degrees.
  Colonel Hansen's decorations include the Legion of Merit, the 
Meritorious Service Medal with one silver and two Oak Leaf Clusters, 
the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement 
Medal, National Defense Service Medal with star, and Good Conduct 
Medal.
  Colonel Hansen has shown tremendous commitment and devotion to his 
country. Today we recognize him for his unwavering patriotism and 
dedication to both his profession and the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Colonel David L. Hansen.

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