[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A SALUTE TO MR. DONALD R. MANUEL

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize my 
constituent, Mr. Donald R. Manual, of Herndon, Virginia, on the 
occasion of his retirement after almost four decades of service to the 
United States Army.
  Mr. Manuel received his commission as a second lieutenant, Field 
Artillery, in 1964 and quickly demonstrated expertise during his 
service at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and the U.S. Army Engineer Supply 
Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
  In 1968, Mr. Manuel began his career as a United States Army civilian 
employee as program manager for Value Engineering, Methods and 
Standards, and Commercial Activities. In 1980, he obtained the position 
of assistant for General Engineering in the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary of the Army (Installations and Housing). Mr. Manuel has 
become the Army's primary policy contact dealing with base closure and 
realignment actions.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Manuel has provided outstanding 
leadership, advice and sound professional judgment on significant 
issues before Congress and the Army. His counsel was invaluable to Army 
leaders and members of Congress as policy implications were considered.
  It is my pleasure to honor Mr. Manuel's distinguished record of 
public service and dedication to the United States Army. He has been a 
truly exceptional career civil servant and will be missed by the United 
States Army.

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