[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 165 (Friday, November 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2733]
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     RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MR. JIM DURRETT

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 6, 2009

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Mr. Jim Durrett of Clarksville, Tennessee, upon his 
retirement after 32 years of civil service to the City of Clarksville.
  Jim's story is inspiring. A native son, he began his work for the 
city as a laborer in the Street Department. Jim worked diligently and 
continued to assume more and more responsibility. Eventually, he became 
the Superintendent of that department and served capably in that role 
for 20 years through many difficult times.
  Jim's leadership over those years prepared him to be named as the 
Mayor's Chief of Staff in 2007. Since that time, Jim has overseen the 
city's involvement in some of Clarksville's most exciting 
developments--the recruitment of Hemlock Semiconductor, the extension 
of the RiverWalk, the beginning of construction on the long-awaited 
Marina, and many other important projects. Despite the heavy load of 
responsibility, Jim's strong work ethic, pleasant demeanor, and the 
continuing respect of his colleagues is remarkable.
  Please join me in honoring Jim Durrett on his service to the City of 
Clarksville, and wishing him only the best in the years to come.

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