[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 2 (Friday, January 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DENNIS KAMPER

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 2007

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today 
in acknowledging the retirement of Mr. Dennis Kamper and his 38 years 
of public service to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis 
District.
  Mr. Kamper began his career as a student earning both a Bachelor's 
and Master's Degree in Engineering at the University of Louisville. 
With the Corps, Mr. Kamper has served in the Louisville, Philadelphia, 
and Memphis Districts. At each assignment Mr. Kamper has received 
praise for his dedication to providing quality products and services to 
the Corps of Engineers and their customers.
  Dennis has been a shining example of the Corps of Engineers' mission 
through his visionary leadership and exemplary managerial style. These 
contributions include the design and construction of numerous civil 
works projects, mentoring and recognition of his employees, his ``open 
door'' policy, and implementing and institutionalizing the Army 
Performance Improvement Criteria (APIC).
  In addition to his professional responsibilities, Dennis Kamper has 
built a legacy as a model citizen and community leader. He is an active 
member in his church and the Society of American Military Engineers 
(SAME), a strong supporter of Memphis District's Adopt-a-School 
program, and a speaker at numerous Career Day programs promoting the 
engineering profession.
  Please join me in honoring Dennis Kamper and wishing him the best in 
a well-deserved retirement.

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