[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 93 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1327]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JAMES L. FLINN, III

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize James L. Flinn, 
III upon his retirement after thirty-five years of outstanding civil 
service for the United States Army, the majority of which he served at 
Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
  An Alabama native, Jim first entered the civil service in 1969 after 
receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Management from 
the University of Alabama. Through many challenging and diverse 
assignments, Jim has distinguished himself by his knowledge and ability 
to consistently lead others. He has been a constant and stabilizing 
presence at Redstone and has helped ensure Redstone's high level 
support of the warfighter.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout Jim's remarkable career his hard work and 
dedication have been an inspiration for others and he has been 
recognized by his peers through numerous honors and awards. In 2003, he 
was awarded the Department of the Army Senior Executive Service 
Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, which is the highest honor a 
public sector employee can receive. In addition, in 1993 and 1998 he 
received the DA SES Meritorious Presidential Rank Award and most 
recently, he was awarded the 2004 National Defense Industrial 
Association Defense Management Award. Jim also serves on numerous 
boards and holds many leadership positions in North Alabama. Most 
recently, he was appointed by the Governor of Alabama to the Alabama 
Space Science Exhibit Commission, which overseas the U.S. Space and 
Rocket Center in Huntsville.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of North Alabama, I congratulate 
James L. Flinn on his thirty-five years of service to our country and 
wish him well in his retirement.

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