[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 37 (Monday, March 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S1515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO S. MARK McCURRY

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize S. Mark 
McCurry, who has served as parish administrator of Calcasieu Parish for 
more than 20 years. He will retire on April 3, 2010, and I would like 
to take some time to make a few remarks on his accomplishments and 
contributions to the Louisiana community.
  Mr. McCurry started his career with Calcasieu parish as assistant 
administrator in 1976. In 1983 he was named Outstanding Young Man of 
Lake Charles, thus beginning a notable career as a public servant. 
Furthering his career with Calcasieu parish, in 1988 he became parish 
administrator, and he continued making great strides for the State of 
Louisiana. In 1999, Mr. McCurry was named Appointed Public Official of 
the Year by the Calcasieu Chapter of the National Association of Social 
Workers and in 2003 he was the recipient of the statewide Public 
Service Award given by the Louisiana Public Health Association.
  In addition to his time as parish administrator, Mr. McCurry served 
Louisiana in many other arenas. He sat on the board of directors of 
First Federal Bank of Louisiana and was chair of the Board of Trustees 
of the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana. He also presided as 
president of the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials of the 
Louisiana Police Jury Association.
  Mr. McCurry has been credited with ``raising the level of 
professionalism in police jury affairs,'' as well as, ``making local 
governments work together more effectively.'' He has been a great asset 
for the State of Louisiana.
  Thus, today, I am proud to honor a fellow Louisianan, Mr. S. Mark 
McCurry, for his distinguished service to Calcasieu Parish and to the 
State of Louisiana.

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