[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 137 (Monday, September 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO PHILLIP THORNWELL HENRY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 17, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of my dear friend Phillip Thornwell Henry.
  Throughout his life, Phil was dedicated to enriching the lives of 
those around him. Phil was born in Roanoke County, Virginia and 
attended Cave Spring High School and subsequently earned a degree from 
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in civil 
engineering. As a civil engineer, Phil sought to improve the quality of 
life of others and began his long and illustrious career by working for 
the Corps of Engineers in West Virginia. After the birth of his two 
sons, Phil and his young family moved to Martinsville, Virginia where 
he worked as the City Engineer and Superintendent of Water Resources 
for 11 years.
  In 1984, Phil and his family moved to Boulder City, Nevada where he 
became the City Engineer. Two years later, Phil moved back to his 
native Virginia, where he worked as the county engineer in Roanoke 
before returning to Boulder City in 1991. In 1995, Phil was promoted to 
Director of Public Works in Boulder City. During his tenure as 
Director, Phil oversaw many projects, such as the extension of Adams 
Boulevard, the creation of Memorial Park and Boulder Creek Golf Course 
and the expansion of the Boulder City Cemetery. In 2005, Phil retired 
from his life of public service in engineering and moved back to 
Roanoke. In addition to his numerous professional achievements, Phil 
was an active member of the community.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of my friend, 
Phil Thornwell Henry. He greatly enriched countless lives in both 
Nevada and Virginia and he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he 
touched.

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