[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 63 (Friday, May 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E958]
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                     RECOGNIZING MR. PETER H. COTE

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that Mr. Peter 
H. Cote will retire from his post as civilian Farrier, after 35 years 
of faithful and dedicated service to the nation.
  Mr. Cote graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School in Virginia in 
1967. He then attended the Martinsville Farrier School until he was 
drafted by the U.S. Army in March 1969 as a Heavy Artilleryman. Mr. 
Cote's military career includes positions in Germany, Walter Reed and 
Fort Myer. He was discharged from the U.S. Army on March 1, 1971, and 
was hired by Walter Reed as the Military District of Washington 
civilian Blacksmith/Farrier.
  Mr. Cote received his Master Farrier Qualification from the 
Brotherhood of Working Farriers. He is certified as an Equine 
Appraiser, equine emergency rescuer, equine adjuster and an inspector 
of American Trail Rides. Mr. Cote has trained 165 personnel in the art 
of Farriery. He also has participated in the state funerals for 
President Johnson and President Reagan. Additionally, he has been the 
head Farrier for nine Presidential Inaugurals.
  Mr. Cote's many honors and awards include the Meritorious Civilian 
Service Award and numerous Exceptional Performance Appraisals. He also 
was named ``The Nation's Farrier'' in 1999 by The American Farrier 
Journal.
  I know my colleagues in the House will join me in thanking Mr. Cote 
for his many years of service to his country and in wishing him all the 
best in the years to come.

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