[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 5, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          SAMUEL HOPKINS SHRUM

 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I am pleased today to recognize Mr. 
Samuel Hopkins Shrum, a native of Dayton, VA, who was honored this year 
for 55 years of perfect attendance by the Rotary Club of Harrisonburg, 
VA. Mr. Shrum's commitment to the Harrisonburg Rotary is just one 
example in a lifetime of dedication and hard work.
  An architectural engineering graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic 
Institute, Mr. Shrum later attended Westminster Choir College in 
Princeton, NJ for post-graduate studies. He began his professional 
career with George E. Shrum & Son, eventually becoming a production 
engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Hard work 
and dedication led him to become President of Nielson Construction 
Company in 1962 where he served until his retirement in 1976. The 
company grew from a small operation of seven employees to nearly 300 
while Mr. Shrum served as executive vice-president, general manager, 
treasurer and director, before being named its president.
  Today, I congratulate Mr. Shrum for his dedication and commitment to 
service in the Harrisonburg community and wish him continued 
success.

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