[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 81 (Friday, June 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING L.C. GREENE, A SOUTH CAROLINA LEADER

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am proud today to 
recognize the tremendous achievements of L.C. Greene, a life-long 
resident of South Carolina who has demonstrated a tradition of 
excellence and a commitment exceptional leadership throughout his life. 
From his distinguished twenty-three year career in the U.S. Air Force 
to his thirty years of service in municipal and county government, L.C. 
Greene has exemplified the qualities that are critical for leaders of 
good government.
  After retiring from the military, L.C. Greene brought his leadership 
skills to the classroom. He later became the Emergency Medical Service 
Director for Aiken County, South Carolina. Because of his leadership 
skills and ability to handle crisis situations, L.C. Greene was then 
promoted to County Administrator, and served a total of eight years. 
During this time, Mr. Greene was awarded the Distinguished Service 
Citation, the highest Federal award to a civilian, by the U.S. 
Department of Defense, for his outstanding leadership and cooperation 
in the aftermath of a B-52 Bomber crash in Aiken County. He was also 
recognized by the U.S. Army at Ft. Gordon for the role he played in the 
recovery operation of this tragic accident.
  After serving as a director for Lockheed Aircraft Support Systems for 
two years, Mr. Greene became the City Manager for the Town of 
Winnsboro, South Carolina, serving in that capacity for eight years. 
During his service to the citizens of Winnsboro, Mr. Greene played a 
critical role in the recruitment of the Mack Truck Assembly Plant, 
which invested $168 million and created over 2,000 jobs, and the Rite 
Aid Southern Distribution Center, which invested $80 million and 
created over 325 jobs. Mr. Greene was also recognized by the U.S. 
Senate for his innovative approach to public-private partnerships and 
was invited to Washington, DC for a briefing. Mr. Greene's leadership 
skills in the area of natural disaster were also called upon in 
Winnsboro as he led the emergency preparedness and clean-up efforts 
after the town was struck by three different tornadoes.
  For the past fourteen years, L.C. Greene has been the Town 
Administrator for the Town of Lexington, which has become the fastest 
growing municipality in South Carolina. During this time, he has been 
instrumental in working with other state and local governments to form 
regional partnerships and cooperation, especially in the area of water 
and wastewater infrastructure. Mr. Greene is recognized throughout the 
state as having expertise in all facets of local government and is 
often called upon for assistance and advice from other municipal and 
county leaders as well as from state officials and past governors. He 
selflessly shares his wealth of information and wisdom in an effort to 
bring better government to all communities throughout the state.
  Mr. Greene has consistently led with a management style that focuses 
on people and the improvement of the quality of life for the citizens 
of his community. Whether it is in obtaining grant funding for blighted 
and impoverished areas, recruiting industries that will build 
investment and create jobs, responding to the devastating effects that 
a tornado had on the Lexington community, sharing scarce water supplies 
with sister cities in need, sending utility personnel to other States 
devastated by hurricanes or building a special-needs park for 
handicapped children, Mr. Greene's commitment to finding better 
procedures and more cost-effective measures to achieve the highest 
level of services to the citizens at the lowest possible tax cost is an 
inspiration to all who know him. He exemplifies the true spirit of 
leadership through the development of friendship, team building, and 
cooperation for the greater good.

  L.C. Greene is also a devoted family man, having been married to his 
wife Colleen for 48 years. They are the proud parents of five daughters 
and one son, fifteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Mr. 
Greene has also served on various boards such as the South Carolina 
Retirement Advisory Board, the Central Midlands Environmental 
Protection Agency Committee, the South Carolina Local Government 
Assurance Group, Lexington County Municipal Association, and the 
Lexington Economic Development Association Board. Additional awards and 
recognitions include recognition by: the South Carolina Senate; Low-
Country Regional Emergency Medical Services; the Strategic Air Command; 
and the Midlands Human Sources Development Commission for service to 
Low-Income Home Energy Program. Mr. Greene was also named as the 
Jaycees ``Boss of the Year'' and was named Who's Who in Executives and 
Professionals in 1996-97.
  As L.C. Greene retires as Town Administrator of Lexington, it is only 
fitting that his selfless, lifelong commitment and service to his 
community, his State and his country be recognized by awarding the 
Order of the Palmetto. Truly, cities and counties are vital to the 
health of our State because they provide essential elements of our 
civilization. And, in order to have healthy, growing communities, there 
must be stalwart leaders of good government. L.C. Greene has been such 
a leader. When Mr. Greene retires on June 30th, he should take pride in 
knowing that our community and our State is better because of his 
exemplary service.




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