[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
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                       HONORING DR. JOHN R. GRAY

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. John R. Gray, 
Deputy Commander of Letterkenny Army Depot, on his commendable career 
upon his retirement after thirty-two years of distinguished service.
  Dr. Gray joined Letterkenny Army Depot in 1985 and founded a branch 
for the U.S. Army Materiel Command Management Engineering Activity. 
Since 1988, he has held a number of positions at the depot working his 
way up to Deputy Commander. After two years of service as the 
Supervisory Budget Analyst with the Defense Information Systems Agency, 
the Army Depot appointed Dr. Gray as Deputy Commander at Letterkenny. 
As the senior civilian at the depot, Dr. Gray managed a $500 million 
operation and an 18,000 acre installation, that employs many of my 
constituents in Franklin County.
  Deputy Commander Gray began his federal career in 1978 in Rock 
Island, Illinois, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During his 
time there, he was an instructor with the Army Management Engineering 
College providing training to students on financial management and 
productivity measurement. In addition, Dr. Gray performed cost analyses 
on hydropower, flood control, and water supply projects.
  Dr. Gray graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a 
Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 and Master of Business 
Administration in 1978. Twenty years later, he earned his Master of 
Public Administration from the University of Southern California where 
he later received his Doctorate in Public Administration. In 1990, Dr. 
Gray became a graduate of the Secretary of Defense Executive Leadership 
Development program.
  Dr. John Gray's service is a brilliant example of how dedication to 
personal and professional development in life can lead to success. He 
has been a leader throughout his entire career and a valuable resource 
to all whom have had the pleasure of knowing him. He is a man of 
outstanding character and we will remain grateful for his unwavering 
dedication and service to our community and our nation. I wish Dr. Gray 
and his family continued success and my best wishes upon his 
retirement.

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