[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 8 (Tuesday, February 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E114]
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         HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF RICHARD PUCKETT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2005

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
service of Richard Puckett, the operations manager of the Mid-
Cumberland area of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Richard is 
retiring from the Corps after 42 years of service.
  During his tenure Middle Tennessee communities saw vast improvements 
to recreational facilities available on Corps-managed lakes in the Mid-
Cumberland region that I represent. Not only do these lakes and 
facilities improve the mental and physical well-being of our citizens, 
they also greatly benefit local economies. Richard, therefore, can take 
much credit for enhancing the lives of many Middle Tennesseans.
  His professionalism and responsiveness to the public's needs have 
been admirable. It has been a real pleasure working with Richard and 
his staff over the years. The Corps of Engineers and the people of the 
Mid-Cumberland are going to miss him, but Richard deserves some 
recreational time of his own. Once again, I congratulate him on a great 
career and wish him the best in his retirement.

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