[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 52 (Thursday, April 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JEFFREY SCOTT MOON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ORANGE 
                             BEACH, ALABAMA

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2008

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise to honor the distinguished career of Jeffrey Scott Moon and 
recognize his service to the city of Orange Beach, Alabama over the 
past 7 years.
  The past 7 years for Orange Beach, as Charles Dickens would say, were 
the best of times and the worst of times. The city has experienced 
unprecedented economic growth, but in 2004, Hurricane Ivan struck and 
devastated the Alabama Gulf Coast. The steady hand of Jeff Moon helped 
guide the city through these ups and downs. His leadership and 
friendship will certainly be missed.
  As city administrator, Jeff oversaw the planning and construction of 
10 city facilities including the recreation center, aquatics center, 
tennis center, teen center, senior center, and fire station 2. He was 
instrumental in the planning and acquisition of properties for the city 
of Orange Beach, including the Orange Beach Golf Center, Medical Arts 
Complex, and Orange Beach Commerce Park. Jeff also helped guide the 
recovery and rebuilding efforts in Orange Beach following Hurricane 
Ivan in 2004. He worked to establish a professional team of skilled 
employees who serve the city of Orange Beach, a staff that doubled in 
size from about 150 to 300 employees during his tenure.
  Jeff's hard work doesn't end at the office. From coaching youth 
basketball, softball and soccer to teaching Sunday school classes for 
high school students at First Baptist Church Orange Beach to 
volunteering as a cook and a concession stand worker, Jeff is involved 
in all facets of life in Orange Beach.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a 
dedicated community leader and friend to many throughout south Alabama. 
I know his family, his wife, Nancy; their children, Kayla, Cheyenne, 
and Chason; and his many friends join me in praising his 
accomplishments and extending thanks for his service over the years on 
behalf of the city of Orange Beach and the state of Alabama.
  On behalf of a grateful community, I wish him the best of luck as he 
heads to Woodstock, Georgia, to serve as the city manager.

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