[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S9409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO ART DAWSON

 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I honor Art Dawson of Rapid 
City, SD, for receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award for 
volunteering 4,000 hours to his community and to the Nation over the 
course of his lifetime.
  Art Dawson's outstanding service for others began in 1950 when he 
joined the U.S. Army. After 30 dedicated years in the military, Art 
retired as a lieutenant colonel in medical administration, but his 
desire to serve others continued. Following his retirement Art worked 
in the veteran's administration in California and volunteered for 7 
years with the Red Cross. Art moved to Rapid City, SD, in 1996 and 
immediately became an active and valuable member of the Rapid City 
Community. Since Art moved to the Rapid City area, he has volunteered 
himself to countless organizations including the Humane Society, the 
Pennington County Sheriff's Department, CASA, and the Meals Program. 
His selfless devotion and faithful service to others and to his 
community is truly commendable.
  It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Art Dawson for receiving 
this honorable award, and thank him for all his years of service to 
South Dakota and our Nation.

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