[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
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                       TRIBUTE TO GEORGE GRUGETT

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2005

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Congress, to 
acknowledge George Grugett, a man who has devoted his life to his 
country and to his community at large. Currently, he serves the 
Mississippi valley as the Executive Vice President of the Mississippi 
Valley Flood Control Association, a post he has held since 1980.
  Mr. Grugett was born and raised in West Tennessee and while he has 
always been a part of the Mississippi valley, he has served his country 
bravely outside American borders. After completing his training with 
the Aviation Cadet Training, United States Army Air Corps, he flew with 
the 12th Air Force in the European Theatre of Operations in WWII.
  After the war, Mr. Grugett obtained a degree in civil engineering and 
worked as a civilian employee of the Corp of Engineers. Upon his 
retirement in 1978 after 35 years of service, he was awarded the 
Meritorious Civilian Service Award and was inducted into the Gallery of 
Distinguished Civilian Employees, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1991; 
awards befitting his commitment and his abilities. He retired from the 
Corp of Engineers to take up his position with the Mississippi Valley 
Flood Control Association.
  In addition to an impressive record of public service, Mr. Grugett 
remains active in his church and community. He is a member of the 
Presbyterian Church, the Scottish Rite Shrine, American Legion and the 
Society of American Military Engineers.
  In light of recent natural disasters, I can't help but think of our 
own corner of the world and how thankful I am for people like George 
Grugett, who have worked with such dedication to foster flood control, 
bank stabilization, drainage and navigation; everyone of them integral 
to the survival of our area both economically and physically. On behalf 
of the Congress, I thank George for his dedication and congratulate him 
for his years of skilled service to his country.

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