[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 110 (Monday, July 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1420]
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                         HONORING ROBERT DEDMAN

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 26, 2010

  Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert Dedman, a 
dedicated public servant who is completing his third term as Wilson 
County Mayor. Since 1998, Mayor Dedman has served with distinction as 
Wilson County's Executive and has announced that he plans to retire at 
the end of the current term.
  A lifelong resident of Lebanon and Wilson County, this native son has 
also rendered meritorious service to his fellow citizens as Wilson 
County Assessor of Property and as a Lebanon City Councilman 
representing Ward 4.
  After completing a tour of duty in the United States Army in the 
1950's, Robert Dedman worked for the American Legion for many years 
before entering public service. He began his long and distinguished 
career in government in 1972, when he was hired as the first Purchasing 
Agent for the City of Lebanon. He also enjoyed a productive tenure with 
the Tennessee Secretary of State's Personal Property and Inventory 
Division from 1978 until 1984. Robert Dedman additionally served 
Tennessee's 100th General Assembly as a Senate sergeant-at-arms.
  Because of his broad experience in local, county, and state 
governments, Mayor Dedman was successful in promoting a harmonious 
relationship between and among all levels of government to accomplish 
Wilson County's future goals.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, Robert Dedman is a 
remarkable man who has compiled a singular record during his exemplary 
career in county and state government. Please join me in honoring him 
as he retires after thirty-eight years of outstanding service to the 
people of Wilson County and Tennessee.

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