[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. DONALD R. MANUEL

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2004

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Donald R. Manuel has 
distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious achievements in 
public service to this Nation by serving the United States Army for 
over 39 years. After being drafted in 1964, Mr. Manuel received his 
commission as a Second Lieutenant, Field Artillery. Demonstrating keen 
expertise and artillery skills, he moved through various positions in 
the units at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and the US Army Engineer Supply 
Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
  In 1968, Mr. Manuel began his superior career as a United States Army 
Civilian employee as Program Manager for Value Engineering, Methods and 
Standards, and Commercial Activities. Because of his demonstrated 
abilities, in 1980 he was moved to his current position as the 
Assistant for General Engineering in the Office of the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary of the Army (Installations and Housing), Assistant Secretary 
of the Army (Installations and Environment). Currently Mr. Manuel is 
the Army's primary policy person dealing with base closure and 
realignment actions.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Manuel has provided outstanding 
leadership, advice, and sound professional judgment on significant 
issues that affected both the Army and the Congress. His actions and 
counsel were invaluable to Army leaders and Members of Congress as they 
considered the impact of important issues. Mr. Manuel's dedication to 
accomplishing the Army's mission has been extraordinary. He has been a 
truly outstanding career civil servant and will be missed by the United 
States Army.

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