[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 149 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2327]
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       CONGRATULATING DOUGLAS M. WAGONER, SR., ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Douglas M. Wagoner, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement after 40 
years of service to the Northern Virginia community and to our Nation.
  Mr. Wagoner began his business, Wagoner Welding Supply, 40 years ago. 
The company has been integral in servicing the growing construction 
needs of the Northern Virginia area. Wagoner Welding Supply has held a 
prominent role and an outstanding service record in the construction 
community as it has serviced many of the area company's welding needs 
and has had a working relationship with most of the construction 
companies in the area. Wagoner Welding Supply has also served the White 
House Engineering office for 35 years and has been recognized for 
outstanding service. The White House Engineers are responsible for the 
upkeep of the residence and Executive Office Buildings, and demand 
nothing short of outstanding service which Mr. Wagoner's company has 
provided for over three decades. Servicing the White House entails 
being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and Wagoner Welding Supply 
has always answered that call.
  As a long time resident of Alexandria, Virginia, Mr. Wagoner has made 
time to service his community by belonging to organizations such as the 
Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Art League, and the Knights of 
Columbus. Now in retirement, Mr. Wagoner will certainly look forward to 
some additional leisure time and spending time with his granddaughters 
Lydia and Madeline.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Douglas M. Wagoner, Sr., and wishing him the best of 
luck in all future endeavors.

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