[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 21 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E311-E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JESSE POOR

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Mr. Jesse Poor. Recently Mr. Poor retired as deputy commander of the 
Anniston Army Depot after 32 years of service. His record speaks for 
itself, and he is known throughout the community and in the Army for 
having done an outstanding job throughout his career.
  Mr. Poor started at the Anniston Army Depot in 1972 as a trash 
collector. From those humble beginnings Mr. Poor advanced from factory 
worker all the way to the John F. Kennedy School of Government at 
Harvard University where he earned his master's degree. He later 
returned to the Depot to apply his experience and eventually rose to 
deputy commander.
  During Mr. Poor's tenure the Depot exceeded its financial goals and 
increased its workload. He supported forward-thinking public-private 
partnerships, and in part because of his leadership the facility has 
distinguished itself within the Department of Defense as one of the 
most efficient of its kind.
  The entire Calhoun County community owes Jesse Poor a deep sense of 
gratitude for his service, and I am honored to be able to recognize his 
achievements in the House today. Our community will remember his 
service for years to come.

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