[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 113 (Monday, July 16, 2007)]
[House]
[Pages H7811-H7812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                COLONEL CHARLES D. MAYNARD LOCK AND DAM

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend 
the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 781) to redesignate Lock and Dam No. 
5 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System near Redfield, 
Arkansas, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved July 24, 
1946, as the ``Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock and Dam''.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                                H.R. 781

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

       Congress finds the following:
       (1) Colonel Charles D. Maynard, who served the Nation with 
     distinction as an engineer officer in World War II and 
     afterwards oversaw the massive buildup of work on the 
     ``Arkansas River Project'' in the early 1960s which at the 
     time was the largest civil works project ever undertaken by 
     the Corps of Engineers while concurrently overseeing 
     construction of Greers Ferry and Beaver Dams on the White 
     River.
       (2) Colonel Charles D. Maynard was assigned as district 
     engineer of the Little Rock Engineer District for 3 years 
     during which time he directed planning, design, and 
     construction of 13 locks and dams of the McClellan-Kerr 
     Arkansas River Navigation Project.
       (3) Colonel Charles D. Maynard successfully met the 
     challenging schedules set by Congress and the Administration 
     while coordinating with a host of state and Federal agencies 
     in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
       (4) Colonel Charles D. Maynard served as Chairman and 
     President of the Water Resources Association of America, 
     President of the Arkansas Basin Association, member of the 
     Arkansas Basin Coordinating Committee of the Arkansas Basin 
     Development Association.
       (5) Colonel Charles D. Maynard actively promoted 
     development of waterborne transportation in Arkansas and was 
     appointed by 3 governors to serve on the Arkansas Waterways 
     Commission for 21 years.
       (6) Colonel Charles D. Maynard provided Congressional 
     testimony in support of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River 
     Navigation System, Fourche Creek Flood Control Project, and 
     Montgomery Point Lock and Dam on behalf of various Arkansas 
     associations and committees, and was named as a member of the 
     Arkansas River Hall of Fame.
       (7) Colonel Charles D. Maynard, who died on October 22, 
     2005, served in numerous community and civic roles, including 
     the United States Savings Bond Coordinator for Arkansas for 
     10 years, Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Pulaski 
     County, Chairman Emeritus of Central Arkansas Radiation 
     Treatment Center, and President of the Little Rock Chamber of 
     Commerce.
       (8) Colonel Charles D. Maynard was a dedicated citizen who 
     served on a number of boards supporting his state and local 
     community including Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas 
     Symphony, and the Foundation Board of the University of 
     Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

     SEC. 2. LOCK AND DAM REDESIGNATION.

       (a) Redesignation.--Lock and Dam No. 5 of the McClellan-
     Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System near Redfield, 
     Arkansas, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved 
     July 24, 1946, shall be known and redesignated as the 
     ``Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock and Dam''.
       (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
     document, paper, or other record of the United States to the 
     lock and dam referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to 
     be a reference to the ``Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock and 
     Dam''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson) and the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. 
Westmoreland) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas.


                             General Leave

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous 
consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend 
their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under 
consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Texas?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself as 
much time as I may consume.
  Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 781, offered by my 
colleague, Mr. Ross of Arkansas, to redesignate lock and dam No. 5 of 
the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System as the Colonel 
Charles D. Maynard Lock and Dam. The bill has the support of the entire 
Arkansas delegation.
  Colonel Maynard made an undeniable contribution to the State of 
Arkansas through his professional duties and social services. Educated 
at West Point, he was the district engineer of the Little Rock Engineer 
District for 3 years, where he oversaw the planning, design and 
construction of the 13 locks and dams on the McClellan-Kerr. At the 
time, this was the largest civil works project ever undertaken in the 
State of Arkansas.
  To this day, the locks and dams provide inland waterway 
transportation for commerce and well-paying jobs for many of the 
residents of Arkansas. Billions of dollars in goods move through the 
State's ports each year.
  Colonel Maynard was an integral connection between the project and 
Congress: he provided congressional testimony in support of McClellan-
Kerr, and he consistently met the deadlines our body designated for the 
project.
  Because of his work promoting waterborne transportation in Arkansas, 
Colonel Maynard was appointed by three separate Governors to serve on 
the Arkansas Waterways Commission. He served on the commission for 21 
years.
  His civil roles included a variety of leadership positions for 
charity groups to better our society and for groups such as the Little 
Rock Chamber of Commerce to help promote business in his community.
  Although Colonel Maynard passed away October 22, 2005, he remains a 
symbol of how best to engineer our

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civil works projects for the benefit of all. His memory could also be 
used to call attention to the vital role inland waterways have for our 
economy, and remind us of the improvements and necessary maintenance 
projects needed for our commerce on these rivers to thrive.
  I urge my colleagues to join with me in supporting H.R. 781.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may 
consume.
  Madam Speaker, the Arkansas River system provides navigation, flood 
protection, hydropower, water supply and recreation for millions of 
Americans. This body of water provides a 9-foot navigation channel that 
is almost 445 miles long and is controlled over this length by 17 locks 
and dams.
  Madam Speaker, lock and dam No. 5, which this legislation would name 
after Colonel Charles Maynard, became operational in 1968. This is a 
vital piece of infrastructure where almost 9 million tons of 
commodities pass through it annually.
  Prior to his work as district engineer in Little Rock, Arkansas, 
Colonel Maynard served in the Army in New Guinea and the Philippines 
during World War II and later supported the Berlin airlift as an 
engineer in charge of construction at Keflavik Field in Iceland.
  Madam Speaker, Colonel Maynard oversaw many of the Army Corps of 
Engineers construction projects along the Arkansas River. Under his 
watch, Colonel Maynard directed the construction of 13 of the 17 locks 
along the river.
  Due to his military education, management skills and World War II 
experience, he was uniquely qualified for his assignment as the Little 
Rock district engineer. This designation is an appropriate honor for 
Colonel Maynard's achievements and contributions.
  I urge all Members to support H.R. 781.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield such time 
as he may consume to Mr. Ross of Arkansas.
  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 781. This 
legislation honors and recognizes the life and work of Colonel Charles 
D. Maynard by redesignating lock and dam No. 5 of the McClellan-Kerr 
Arkansas River Navigation System as the Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock 
and Dam.

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  I would like to first thank Chairman Oberstar and subcommittee 
Chairman Johnson, along with Ranking Member Mica and subcommittee 
Ranking Member Baker and Mr. Westmoreland of Georgia for their support 
and assistance in moving this bill from the Transportation Committee to 
the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan manner.
  I am also pleased that this legislation has received the support and 
cosponsorship of the entire Arkansas congressional delegation. I would 
like to personally thank Congressman John Boozman, a Republican; 
Congressmen Vic Snyder and Marion Berry, Democrats. The entire Arkansas 
delegation in a bipartisan manner have come together in this 
legislation.
  Colonel Charles D. Maynard served our Nation with distinction as an 
engineer officer in World War II. Following the war, Colonel Maynard 
oversaw the Arkansas River Project in the early 1960s, which at the 
time was the most substantial and largest civil works project ever 
undertaken, ever undertaken, by Corps of Engineers. At the same time 
Colonel Maynard also oversaw the construction of Greers Ferry and 
Beaver Dams on the White River in Arkansas.
  Colonel Maynard was also the Little Rock Corps District Engineer in 
charge of construction of all locks and dams in Arkansas from 1962 to 
1965. During that time he directed planning, design, and construction 
of 13, 13, locks and dams of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River 
Navigation Project.
  In addition to his work with the Corps, Colonel Maynard actively 
promoted the development of waterborne transportation in Arkansas and 
was appointed by three Governors to a prestigious position on the 
Arkansas Waterways Commission, where he served for 21 years. He also 
served as Chairman and President of the Water Resources Association of 
America, President of the Arkansas Basin Association, and he was a 
member of the Arkansas Basin Coordinating Committee.
  As a member of the Arkansas River Hall of Fame, Colonel Maynard 
provided congressional testimony in support of the McClellan-Kerr 
Arkansas River Navigation System, the Fourche Creek Flood Control 
Project, and the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam on behalf of various 
Arkansas associations and committees.
  In addition to his numerous accomplishments in waterways, Colonel 
Maynard was also a dedicated citizen who served in a variety of 
community and civic roles in the State of Arkansas. These included his 
service as the United States Savings Bond Coordinator for Arkansas for 
10 years, the Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Pulaski County, 
the Chairman of Central Arkansas Radiation Treatment Center, and 
President of the Little Rock, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce.
  Finally, Colonel Maynard's steadfast service on numerous boards and 
councils at the State and local level will never be forgotten. These 
include the Arkansas Arts Center, the Arkansas Symphony, and the 
Foundation Board of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
  The life and work of Colonel Charles D. Maynard were immensely 
important to not only the State of Arkansas but to the entire Nation. 
This resolution will write into history Colonel Maynard's countless 
contributions. As such, I am proud to sponsor a resolution that 
commemorates his life's work and achievements by redesignating Lock and 
Dam No. 5 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System as the 
Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock and Dam. I urge my fellow colleagues to 
vote in favor of this worthwhile legislation today.
  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, 
and I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I have no further 
requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson) that the House 
suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 781.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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